Shadewood Shining shimmering splendor

deku was intent on listening to the explanation that his mother gave him. they were not stars, but like stars, and that was enough for the young boy. he had quite an affinity for the silver sparkling things, anyway. he did not imagine it would be any different for the insects who shared such similarities. though, the explanation that had been provided did seem to be a bit odd. the young starchaser turned his head around as though he were attempting to figure out if it was possible to create the same kind of light with his own rear end. his brow was knitted comically before he glanced back to minori with a gaping jaw.
 
“dey’r pretty,” the boy remarked softly, lifting his muzzle upward to peer at the flickering creatures as they bobbed past him through the darkness. the moment would have been perfect had it not been for the loud sound of another child’s voice from within the den. deku turned around and latched his sights on orochi. a frown creased his dark lips and he shook his head. “no, rochi!” deku barked softly at his brother.