Love You Long Time

Ara stood next to her mother, tail wagging high above her back. She was a rather subdue girl, taking very much after her father, and it was rare to see so much excitement radiate from her. The branch was very interesting to her -- she'd never seen trees like this before. Briefly she wondered of her father had! She suspected it wouldn't be anything new for him, if she was able to bring it back, as her parents had briefly told them they'd traveled far and wide together. Still she gazed proudly at Silent, waiting for words of encouragement; she expected no less for her great feat. At least, it was great in her mind. Jaws were clamped around the branch even as Faolan approached, and she grinned behind a mouthful of leaves.

Finally, somewhat unwillingly, she dropped the branch at her paws. Ara didn't know how far they were going, but hoped she could carry the branch back home. She found herself, even at such a young age, feeling interested in plants and trees and wondering what they were all here for. "Thanks," she said quietly, humbly, smiling gently at Faolan.

Her attention was drawn by the approach of another. Something like fear shone in her eyes and she shuffled closer to her mom, unsure who these wolves were. But the older lady moved to greet her mother, so immediately she figured she must be good, and her tail once again began to wag rapidly behind her small form. She was followed by two others -- the same age as her! Bright blue gaze watched them, brimming with interest and happiness.