Hey, buddy

Leo breathed a sigh of relief as Alfie rolled to his paws and started bouncing around him again. He was sure that his children would understand this constant worry he had over them one day, but for now he just tried to keep it to himself and let his kids have their fun. He grinned at Alfie as he questioned if he was gonna be it now. Leo 'hmm'ed as he pretended to consider it, looking at his son thoughtfully. Suddenly he dipped his head down to tag Alfred's shoulder with his muzzle, calling, "Tag!" He ran off with a chuckle, darting around the trees and roots of the Mangroves again. He didn't look back at Alfred so he wouldn't go tumbling like he had, but he did keep a ear turned back to listen for Alfred's paw steps just to make sure he didn't fall too far behind. Leo spotted a larger bush up ahead and he pushed himself a bit to get farther ahead before he ducked behind it, panting hard and grinning as he ducked down. He crouched and chuckled breathlessly as he waited for his son to find him.