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as soon as he'd first seen outside he'd become transfixed by it; exploration seems to occupy the entirety of his still developing brain. olive in her encouragement of this trait has given him a sense of boldness, small and hidden though it is, and so he does not hesitate when she beckons them to her side to visit the garden. of course he does not know what a garden is -- what does it matter!

his own steps forward are halted by sundance's rather rude intrusion, hip checking him to the ground. he goes down with a wail, vocal in his defeats, but sundance's cheerful yips reanimate him. after some struggle he returns to his feet and continues to waddle forward, not picking up on the concept of racing, only to stop once more as a stranger intrudes on their small gathering. his boldness is self-contained to his family; shyly, he withdraws back, seeking shelter behind @Reif to see what unfolds.