Ravensblood Forest parley

firefly’s ears twitched as her teasing words settled in, and a flicker of playful determination lit up his face. alright, alright, he muttered, his grin returning as he crouched again, this time mimicking the stillness she had demonstrated. 

the water rippled softly around him as he focused, his gaze narrowing on the faint shadows darting below. He inhaled deeply, his muscles coiling like a spring. the river seemed quieter now as he allowed himself to tune out all other sounds that normally would pull his attention away as the river's cold currents teased to wet his underside, almost as if it was daring him to try again. 

then, a flash of movement—a silver streak just within range. without overthinking, firefly lunged, his jaws snapping shut with a splash. when he surfaced, his eyes widened in disbelief as he felt the wriggling fish in his mouth. he quickly scrambled to the bank, dropping it onto the stones and staring at it as though it were a trophy. 

i did it! he exclaimed, his tail wagging furiously as he turned to Meredith, his amber eyes glowing with pride. did you see that? i actually did it!

he glanced back at the fish, his chest puffing out slightly. guess my sealegs are coming in he added with a playful smirk, though his excitement made it clear this moment was a victory he wouldn’t forget anytime soon.