Bearclaw Valley underground big

Why they both so R00D??

Yet before he could reach it, another suddenly materialised before him to snatch the stick right out of the mud. The movement did indeed cause the sodden earth to splatter against both her fur and his own. Astyanax gave a snort as it hit his face, giving himself a rough, uncoordinated shake before focusing upon the girl who had stolen his quarry.

Oh, he recognised her! At least he thought he did. The vibrant fur stirred something within his memory, although there was no outward indication of this. The boy simply blinked twice at the other cub, then stared at the stick in her maw as the cogs in his mind slowly turned.

He then started forward in silent determination, trudging through the thick mud towards her.