Sleepy Fox Hollow From outside of time

Stag's tail waved behind him in excitement, only to lull when he read in Elfie's expression a look of pure confusion. He faltered, glancing about them as if to draw explanation from their surroundings -- but his gaze snapped back to Elfie in interest, as the boy queried the next step of their game.

"You take this stick. Hide it, then hide yourself." Stag had decided it would be easier if Elfie just learned the rules of the game by doing - he thrust the stick towards Elfie's paws, and then playbowed with an excited whine. "I'll count!!" He circled once and then laid on the ground, placing his paws over his eyes to show in good faith he absolutely would not peek.