and they rose with voices ringing (Tinaro)

Oh, so he wasn't an only child? He joined in with the boy's giggles, making a mental note to meet his sister as well. It was so relaxing to be around kids, as he had only just discovered. It was like he could shed his adult shell and emerge as a pup, free of any worries or responsibilities. Children seemed to carry this playful aura.

The boy at first brought up the idea of play before having second-thoughts and inquiring what it is that adults do. This made the man feel incredibly old, though he pushed those thoughts aside as he spoke in a lively manner. "Well, adults aren't always boring and grumpy. We can play too." It had been a while since he had played any sort of game, although he vividly remembered the enjoyment and laughter easily created by such activities. His tail gave a small wag as he continued, lowering his voice like he was giving away a secret. "But you know what I like to do when I'm not playing?"