But I will carry it along

It was a new day, though Alex wasn’t too interested in going hunting today. He had left Song and Keeneye to their own devices and instead, seeing his father leave the family den and start heading deeper into their cave rather than leave as he normally did, the boy grew curious. With a grin Alexander would decide to abandon any thoughts of going outside and then trailed after his father, trying to be as quiet as possible. Though it would seem that his attempts were in vain because his dad ended up hearing his approach. Gavroche would turn, tense at first, then exhaled in relief once he saw that it was his boy that had followed after him.

Alexander gave a sheepish smile, closing the distance between them before giving his dad’s cheek a nuzzle. “Sorry dad.” The boy told him. “I just noticed you were heading deeper into the cave, and wanted to accompany you, if that’s okay? Are you planning on collecting more rock candy?” It was good to have a collection of it on paw. It seemed like it was a pretty popular trade item for their pack. And if Alexander could help his dad with gathering it then he’d happily do so. A task was made easier with an extra set of paws after all!

"Alexander"