how's it goin?

Hattori wasn't sure what to expect, but he hadn't anticipated that Sedna would beckon him in to look after the children for a moment. He hesitated, a pause in his breath as he blinked slowly. He hadn't spent much time at all with his own children when they were this small, it was not a matter he was experienced in nor was he ever the nurturing type. But if it was only for a moment, he supposed it would not kill him.

Stepping over the threshold, Hattori eyed the squirming pile of puppies. He could see why Sedna needed someone spare to watch over them all, even at this young age they were squirmy, intent on wriggling forward despite their mother's wishes. Maybe just to spite what she wanted. Nudging them back with a press of his snout, Hattori started with a spuddy looking brown and orange pup, then moved onto one dappled with soft pinks and whites. He counted six, a larger than average litter it seemed.

"How are you?" Hattori then asked, raising his voice a little so Sedna would take note of his question from outside.