Wheeling Gull Isle I could stay here for a lifetime.

The koi arched into the warmth of her guardian's affection, happy to babble nonsense as she settled in to snuggle.

A fond kiss was delivered between her rosy ears and, eager to return the gesture, Luli twisted her little body and reached out, tiny tongue aiming for the adult's raven chin. Mission accomplished, the youngster flopped to her side and rolled onto her side, belly exposed and prepared to be tickled.