Stone Circle optimist

The praise formed little bubbles of pride in Ikiaq's chest, and his tail wiggled excitedly behind him. "Okay," he agreed, looking forward to more outings with Alsek. Learning more about the natural world was an exciting prospect, even if it frightened him as well. Perhaps Alsek could make it all better. 

Valette was going to love these flowers, he thought as he followed the older boy. Ikiaq was prancing, proud of himself and happier than he could remember being in a while. He'd get to come back soon, he promised himself, fixing puppy blue eyes on the back of Alsek's head. 

Alsek was cool.

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