Mycophobia

They were so shiny, and were they glowing? That was cool. Way cooler than mist and freaky coyotes. She was so entranced, she didn’t see Iho move until it was too late. He smacked her soundly on the nose and she yelped in shock and surprise. Leaping almost directly upwards in a startled movement.

“Why I never!” she gasped, but Iho was already apologizing. She shook out her nose and made a face at him. Sticking out her tongue for good measure. “It’s just a mushroom” she said defensively, but he had been so startled and worried. She couldn’t stay mad at him for long. “No, I haven’t covered mushrooms yet. They look harmless enough, just a bit glowy” she pointed out, watching as he sliced free one of the mushrooms and examined it in his paw. He looked far too serious and worried. The both of them had been through a lot lately. Really, what they needed was a chance to blow off some steam. Have some fun.

With a giggle, she launched forward and snatched the mushroom of his paw with her teeth. “Snooze you loose!” she cried, racing away from him.

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