Heron Lake Plateau the world grows older every day.

Elwood laughed at Finley's protest. "It's about time everyone knows who you really are," he teased. He yelped as she suddenly beelined for him, moving faster across the ice than he thought she could. He tried to glide out of the way, but the rapid movement of his paws only succeeded in making him spin out and almost lose his balance.

She collided with him and rather than try to stay upright, he toppled over with exaggerated motions. He flopped onto his side, and didn't actually hurt himself, but still cried out, "Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!"