why is it like this?

The hovering bugs didn't distract the young pup for long. His attention soon flitted to a hobbling stranger, one he'd never seen before. They were tall and dark, seemingly distracted by the round ball he clutched between his teeth. Blinking, Levi watched him wander to the water where he promptly settled in after taking a moment to prepare a makeshift bath, from the looks of it. Padding over, Levi lingered by the side watchful and curious. So many questions sprung to mind and as a little prince he had every intention of asking till he had his fill. As an adult it was his job to listen and tell him all he wanted to know, right?

"Where did your leg go?" He asked, with a childlike bluntness and then his gaze turned to the water, which seemed to be shifting to a different colour. Unlike the darkness of the sky it had taken a softer hue. "What are you doing?"