Porcupine Ridge Offworlder

Ches's head snatched toward the voice, and he worked to keep his tail still, despite its natural inclination to wag upon seeing his mother. 

He stood, then took to trotting toward her. 

"Mother," he said, suddenly feeling ashamed for not bringing her a gift. Upon reaching her, he greeted her with a soft kiss on her muzzle, taking the rabbit and setting it down. He met her eyes. 

"You look well," he offered. She had always looked well.