The moment we've all been waiting for

As they're loaded into the baskets, Dominus huffs quietly. "I can walk, you should let me walk," grumbling. At least he'd be full of energy when they got down to the bottom. Curiously, he peered over the edge of his basket, taking in the world. There was so much of it, and at once, he's reminded how very small he is. The boy's eyes go wide, ears flickering. So many sights, so many sounds. Threatened by sensory overload, Dominus sinks back into the safety of his seat for the remainder of the ride down. Right. Something about saving his energy.

Recovering by the time they reach their destination, Dominus is bright eyed once more. Resilient. Leaning up to kiss his mother on the cheek in return, as she places them each in turn on the ground. Happily, the boy toddles off into the unknown. Stay where dad could see them, but Dom is still pretty sure that's plenty of space. A stiff breeze through the tall summer grasses, there's something beautiful about it all. Tipping his face to it, taking in the warmth as it washes over him. "Which way are we exploring first?" Content to let his sisters pick the direction-- he gets to enjoy the beautiful day regardless.