Cutting away the family tree

A flopped ear twitched as the sound of small paws approached the man from behind but he kept his gaze on the horizon, not because he was ignoring his daughter's approach, but rather because he didn't want to spoil her surprise. He only turned as he heard her sweet voice lifted into a call and the man turned to look over his shoulder, a wide grin splitting his face. For all his inner turmoil there was one thing in the world that could lift his spirits and it was his daughter. He laughed as her tiny form embraced his legs and Mojito lowered himself to nose at the back of his daughter's neck, leaning into her affection.

"The absolute best!" He said, his tone warm and he chuckled again. It was impressive to see the young woman his daughter was growing into. He gave the top of her head a lick and scooped her closer to him with the forepaw she wasn't clinging too. "What are you up to today my dear?" He asked, eager to see whatever it was she'd gotten into her head. "More tracking?"

"Speech!"

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