While her family had never known great hardship, things were comparatively easy even now. The winter had treated their pack kindly, and to see Branch lounge so freely - and vulnerably - was refreshing for Ivy to witness. That slight smile lifted, just enough to be noticeable, as she drew closer. There was no way to doubt her own pleasant mood as she gazed down at him and let her tail twitch lightly behind her, where it hung freely at her hocks. She, too, was growing accustomed to the security a pack provided, though it was taking much more getting used to on her end. Perhaps someday she might be truly used to it, but, well.. today wasn't that day.
How could he pass up the opportunity? She could think of a few excuses that she might make for herself, but maybe Branch was right - it didn't hurt to stop and enjoy the sun for a few moments. Surely he'd worked had enough to warrant a break. Slowly she reclined to her haunches beside him, letting out a slow laugh. "Fair enough," she replied after a moment of thought, deciding not to argue him on this one. She watched as he rolled over to sit upright, definitely a better place to converse from. Ivy quirked a grow silently as he spoke, nodding in answer before speaking up. "Very much so. Hopefully the change in season livens up the rest of our family as much as it has you, hm?" Ivy was hopeful for what spring had in store for Kesali, and she couldn't help but wonder if Branch had any immediate plans in mind for their family.
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