big first steps

He lets out a big yawn. Well, big for his age. Imp tumbles out of the den but remained by the entrance. He blinks beady little pup eyes, looking at the big old world out there. Glancing around, he squeaks for anything - anyone - to entertain him. The boy is already demanding but does not cry. Perhaps he'd regret anyone bothering him in due time, but right now he is a child. He needs attention, requires it...

"Ma?"

He squeaks, looking around for his ever-present mother. Imp blinks again, his duo-colored eyes reflecting the harsh light of the outside. "Ma" he demands again "Ma!" He squeals this time, his voice rising. Nobody had ever left him alone before! He is both scared and annoyed. Obviously, someone has to be around! They wouldn't just leave him here, would they? Unless there was something wrong with him. Something...

Terribly wrong. "MA!" he yells, surprised at his own voice. Imp stumbles backward from the yell, rolling onto his back and kicking his feet into the air. He squeaks again, kicking wildly.