Swiftcurrent Creek Teach a man to fish, feed him for a lifetime

The boy huffed against the ground, his breath causing the dust and dander to stir around him and float in the light. Particles drifted near his vision but long lashes, quickly batted, saved his sight from harm; he watched his siblings as they fawned over the strange new toy mother had brought, but he did not rise up to greet it himself. His puppy-blue eyes had started to transition, and they were trained upon his enigmatic older brother. Valtyr's momentary confusion prompted Larus to lift his head and watch a bit more eagerly, but movement from Tuwawi was more interesting. The fat baby lifted to his paws and awkwardly tumbled over to her. He plopped down beside her, gave a cursory glance at the weak bird, and then slouched against her nearby paws. Let his brother and sister enjoy the toy - he was happy enough to have mama all to himself, even briefly.