Sunset Valley II

as if no time had passed between them, ego mirrored stag like their brains were hyperlinked. they bowed and made an identical swipe, which drew a broad, competitive grin from him as the spidery firstborn slapped him full across the face with his extended reach. the wanderer launched his full weight forward, attempting to use his brawnier frame to take down Horse-Legs and engage him in an embracing wrestle.

whining delightedly, and laughing with true affection for the first time in months, ego lavished his kin with rough, brotherly kisses -- dampening stag's pale face with each loving flash of his tongue.