Our Herd Is... Different

While Oscar walked and while he talked Nico found other ways to express his puppy energy.  The donkey’s hooves were muffled but heard as a dull sound to the young boy's ears.  Right before each step was heard would be the movement of the donkey’s muscles.  Birds could be heard about them occasionally, sometimes high-pitched sweet tones and sometimes a harsh kaw.  Nico was using his paws to drum along with the beat he heard through the various sounds and feelings.

“Well, if he cheats then it's only fair if you cheat also.” Sage advice from a young pup.  He seemed confident in his answer, hardly giving it a thought. “Well, accept you should cheat better.”

Nico looked around them as they came to a stop, his pattering paws going still as the motion below him stopped.  His eyes looked around with some curiosity but he was content for now on his seat.  As he sat there a realization came to him.  Nico was actually hungry.  His body had been hungry for a while but his desire to satisfy it was coming back.  

His eyes caught on to Nugget before forcing himself to look about.  “Hey, Oscar.  If I get off your back you gonna let me have another ride later?”l If this was a one-time thing he’d want to make the most of it as long as possible.

"Nico"