Out and about

our home is outer space

Sure, their Papa had told them not to go too far from the den. And sure, their Papa had told them not to go near the water.

But in Harumi's defense, was anyone really expecting them to listen for that long? They had done it to follow Hanataro, too, with the intent of telling on their sibling and getting all the praise if any of their rules were broken. Never mind the fact that they were breaking the rules, too. Their Papa and Outou-chan would understand, they're sure.

Or they would have, if Hanataro hadn't moved away from the Rapids and Harumi, still determined to tattle, had found themselves following behind (much more reluctantly). No that they were really here, it was difficult to look away from the rapids, but they were losing track of their sibling. They realize it with a jolt, and pick up the pace just to see Hanataro- staring at a butterfly...? It's pretty, sure, but it doesn't seem to be doing much.

"Hey, Hanataro!" They greet, loudly and excitedly, any semblance of stealth out the window. "Do you want me to catch that thing for you?"

And they're not really waiting for an answer before they're moving into a puppy crouch, waiting for the go-ahead to jump.

this is not enough