there's somethin about you

Enthusiasm struck Indigo as he realized that he could recreate the ruined night for his dejected sibling. He had so many options as to what he could do. He could get food from the cache. He could hunt something fresh. Roan could hunt something for him. They could have their night on the sand. They could have it on the grassy plain. The world was Indigo's oyster. He just needed some help from his aunt to pry it open.

That enthusiasm soon faded as he wondered about his brother's participation. "Make them. It's not always about them. Part of growing up is doing things that you don't want to do because it's the right thing." Reaching out, Io bumped the purple pup lightly with her muzzle. "If they love Aslatiel, they'll do what they need to to to apologize for being big babies." Not able to control herself, both forelegs wrapped around Indy and she pulled him into an embrace. "You're a good big brother, Indy. Aslatiel and the boys are lucky to have you." She gave him a light squeeze, her cheek rested on top of his head. In that moment, she both wished for her own children and missed her brothers long past.