Moonspear I'm the whole damn cake and the cherry on top

He was successful, now with a bit more distance between her and their mother, plus the rest of the densite included--but not enough that he could raise anyone's concerns, he hoped. At least if more of the little things decided to show, he could see them coming. But, Antares was happy to focus on her and study how she might receive him in turn. He didn't know enough about puppies, let alone how they might take his offer for play, or whatever it might be that he was planning.

Once a little hillock of hesitation seemed behind her, she came for his feet next. He let the first contact be made, her mouth finding purchase on his paw then, which he didn't much care for but since she was pretty low threat, he'd let it slide for now. So thanks to this, he decided to try for a little bump of his nose back at her--him attempting to keep her between his paw and his muzzle, possibly sandwiching her there if his plan worked. While she got to keep the grip on him, he'd aim a teensy nibble for her opposite side.. doing his best to be careful, and only using his incisors just barely, mostly just going for pressure, perhaps.