let your mind go wild before the light

When her grandfather musses her ears, Unagi giggles with delight as she playfully reaches up to bat at his paw… all while secretly enjoying it. The warmth that the icy giant gives her is returned tenfold and the large girl is grateful to be back in his presence. Stepping back, he remarks about how she has grown and the bright smile that is beamed at him is almost blinding. Tail wags fast at her hips as she dips her head in agreement, saying, “Yeah! And that stubborn fat is finally giving away to muscle! Look!”

With that, she plops her butt on the ground and does the wolf equivalent of an arm flex, showing off her new, bulky muscles. His words about learning things beyond just being a physical fighter piques her interest and Unagi bobs her head in fervent agreement. Excited, paws tippy-tapping the ground, she says, “Teach me grandpa! I want to be an amazing warrior, just like you!” Mismatched eyes are bright with wonder and curiosity as the yearling hangs on every word that he has to offer her.


"Hattori-Klein Unagi"