Broken Antler Fen This may call for a proper introduction

Papa! she exclaimed when she heard his voice. Hymnal bounded through the water and over to him, tail wagging furiously. When she reached her dad, the cheerful girl stood up and placed her front paws on the side of his shoulder so that she could plant kisses on his cheek. Soon she would be too big to do that. 

Papa, I'm glad you're here, she said. I want to ask you something. She sat down in front of him, her face turning more serious, although it was hard for her to really be serious most of the time. But now, she had two really important things to ask him.