family picnic

His mother still wasn't talking. It didn't bother Casper much - talking seemed annoying, difficult, and loud. He much preferred the way the Ademre conversed and had become a masterful little communicator in no time at all. The boy hadn't met anyone outside his family yet so he had no need for words at all. They lived a charmed life together in Auster, separated from the rest of the world. Cas was growing strong and felt it from the tip of tail right down to his toes. Every day he felt bigger and better, although some nights he tossed and turned from growth spurt related discomfort. He had it in his mind that he'd become a huge, unstoppable warrior! Just like Oxide and Lament!

How disappointed he would be to find out that he wouldn't be much taller than his mother. But he didn't know that now. Everything was new, smelled good, and was interesting to look at. He had youth's sparkle bright in his eyes as he skipped to keep up with Eris. Once they got to the waterfall he sat down and marveled at the spectacle of it all. It took his breath away.