Dawnlark Plains Switchback

Hho what? D’you wanna lead? He asked. I hhink you’re more’n enouhh. Who hayhh why noh? Was ih mom?

Soon, the land grew steeper and the grasses fell behind them. The boy continued on, lifting his head to the oncoming breeze. He estimated the herd had to be further somewhere in that direction. 

When Masque broke the silence, their words made him pause for a moment. He turned, meeting their gaze. 

Reallhy? I dunno. You hhink so? He responded. I’he gotta long way to go till hhen.