Blacktail Deer Plateau Kaer Morhen

The warmth of her hug was enough to soothe his rabbit-racing heart. Nazair’s eyes squinted as her burly arms clung to him, squeezing him with all of her strength before he was released and his mother’s sweet gaze roamed over his strapping young figure.

The boy did not disappoint her. He lifted his head proudly and his chest puffed with air. The various grey and sea salt colors of his coat looked healthy, shiny in the summer light. That bright marigold yellow of his eyes was filled with confidence. Nazair hoped that his mother was proud of him, how he’d grown. It would be good to see her approval again, to know that it was meant for him.

Once she teased him with the promise of a fight, the young Cairn lowered his torso and swung his rear back and forth.

I’ll get you, momma, he warned her with a cheeky smirk. Nazair darted toward her with playful nips and strong yearling strides.