Baited Breath

Sparrow began laughing. the noise surprised Ashmedai, his ears pricking. Was he really funny? He just thought the glowing tongue was cool. After a second, his own laughter began to ring out, caught somewhere between a cackle and a boisterous chuckle as his tongue flopped around. Slowly, the two quieted down, and Sparrow began to look at all the bugs. There really were a lot. Ashemdai could see how they were pretty, but his mind kept wandering to if he could gather enough to roll in and make his fur glow.

Sparrow called to him again, pointing out that there were a ton. Ashmedai took a brief look around, but then looked back to the small girl. Her head was tilted slightly towards the sky, her maw slightly open. The bugs drifted lazily. One landed on Sparrow's shoulder. Now was his chance! Would they make her fur glow? Ash kicked off wordlessly, aiming to crush the bug on Sparrow's should with his nose.