Roaming Rogue

It was only natural for a kid to look up to their older siblings.  Kione nodded slowly, “quite a talented brother you got there then friend.  Don’t let him go.  There is nothing on this land more important than family.” Truest words of the heart right there but, it was said with a mild fact to it.  No need for the young man to think of losing family or any grim details.

A contest huh?  Kione hadn’t imagined it so much that way but maybe when he was a pup the competitive edge was more in there.  Rules though? Rules had never been part of it.  Why did a contest need rules?  Well then!  “Well ‘course it has rules.”  Kione walked to the edge of the pool tapping the water, flicking it into the air just to see a sprinkle of spray.  

“The most important rule is having fun.  If at any point you aren’t having fun you could be disqualified.  Your opponent winds that easily.” Kione flicked a bit more water with his paw aiming to think up other rules, “Hm, I believe adults were stuck with the rule of not shoving pups underwater.  Oh, right, you are not allowed to talk underwater.”  Technically it was impossible but Kione wasn’t sure if the boy knew that or not.  If he tried to break the rule he’d learn fast.

“Got it? You can go first.” Kione sat down, a confident smile tugging at his mouth.


"Kione"