Tiptoe higher

While most wolves his age were interested in spending time with their friends, with exploring about their territory, Talon was not at all a regular wolf. Rather shy and introverted, the boy instead had taken to wandering far more secluded areas -- and with only three legs, walking was not his strong suit. His mother had briefly suggested he try swimming, and while he had initially been terrified of water -- and thought he was going to drown the first time he waded into the chilly ocean depths -- he was now convinced he should've been born a fish, rather than wolf.

But alas, he was canine through and through, though he looked much more like a soaked rat as he waded across the vast expanse of sea. He was not the greatest swimmer in the world, but he felt comfortable in the water, where his disability didn't seem to hinder him any less capable, unlike on land. With an eager grin he waded deeper into the water, his sights set on a small island that was barely within his vision. Time seemed to go by much more slowly than he anticipated it, though, and halfway through his journey he found himself panicking slightly. What if he couldn't make it? He would drown out here! All alone! But it was the thought of his newest friend, Kangi, that kept him going. He couldn't die without saying goodbye to her! No way. She would be so sad! With a determined look, the boy continued his journey, his face scrunched up slightly as he paddled quickly to the island. Before long, he found his three paws hitting solid ground, and he sighed with relief. Thankfully, he was safe!

He shook his head, shaking water from his eyes and fur, blinking away stray droplets absently. His jaw unhinged a bit as he saw the strange sand -- which was actually green. How cool! Upon further inspection, he also saw another wolf in the distance, with white fur like his mom's. He had a gut feeling of trust towards her, figuring she looked nice, so she must be nice too. A soft bark left his lips, slightly high-pitched for a boy of his age, but not ridiculously so. Hopefully she really was nice! He could use some company today.