Northstar Vale Away We Rush We Run for the Hills

It wouldn't take much to gain the attention of her mother, and much to her relief she chose to follow instead of drag the Princess back in as she had so many times before with Sumi. She stood waiting until Reiko was at her side outside the den, a few licks pressed to her head that drew out light babbling. She did not understand the words her mother spoke, but it was the best attempt she could give as a response.

Hotaru was about to wander off when a shadow cast over her head. When she looked, it had been the large wolf that visited every so often. For a moment the girl moved to hug her mother's side, but when she realized it was a familiar face she'd awkwardly tip tap over to greet her father. It was then that a loud protest echoed from the depths of her home and Haruki came stumbling out quickly for his own attention.

The Princess watched with her own small tail wag, but would ultimately let her brother take the spotlight. She offered a garbled greeting as Haruki passed batting at the air between them before letting her rear plop in the grass.