Nova Peak every dollar earned was already spent

A small rumble interrupts her observation. It hadn’t come from the earth, but a boy. He’s darker in color, almost like Calcifer, and he looks slightly older than her.

Marble imitated the noise that came from his throat, not because she was angry, just awfully curious. She had yet to hear anyone growl or do so herself, and she insisted on trying. It was a pitiful attempt. It sounded more like a low hum than a vicious growl.

When he stopped she stopped, and she stared blankly as he spoke. Marble didn’t know what a ‘shawty’ was (she made that clear by tilting her head) but she knew what a mommy was. He suggested she return to her, and Marble shook her head. Mother always let her explore on her own. Why would she need to go back? 

Marble’s eyes were fixed on the plants he held in his mouth, and they stayed glued to them even when he dropped them. The boy would’ve gone completely ignored if it wasn’t for the smell that wafted through his teeth. It was very strong and unpleasant and it singed her nose hairs. Marble’s features scrunched up with disgust. Now he’s got her attention, but not for any good reasons.

She was tempted to run off in the other direction, but then he bragged about his rocks. He claimed they were bigger and better than her’s. That was hard to believe.

Marble picked up her treasure, grunted, and walked a few feet past him before turning back to the boy. She’d judge these rocks for herself.