Duck Lake Through the boughs of the garden

Amalia made her way towards the lakes edge and smiled when she caught sight kf the youth. Though his frame made her worry. He hadn't been eating properly.

Bear. she ed out to him and loped towards him. Look8ng him over with critical eye.

Sorry we had to leave. I didn't know where your home was to tell you.

She curled her tail and let it swing genially