we are a family

As the big man spoke, Arne relaxed, his tail taking up a steady wave and a grin growing on his face. By the time the man was done he had begun to eagerly bound forward. This was different, this grown up wanted to spend time with them? And he could teach them to hunt?! His face darkened for a fraction of a second, taking into account his most recent attempt and he lifted is paw to dislodge the small bit of bark that still clung there. "I wanna hunt!" He declared excitedly, throwing a glance to his brother and sister. "Can we go now?" Could they go outside?! His small heart began to thud but it’d have to be ok if their dad was with them, right?

"speech".