One amongst many

“spider-wolf? how’d you guess my name!” they collapse into giggles, only recovering when the man introduces himself. “kea. keeeeaaaa.” Spider drags the syllables out, testing the name. it’s fun to say. their attention swiftly returns to his blade, however, and they stand up on their tiptoes, craning to get a better look. it kind of makes their neck ache, a little. “why do all of you have to be so tall,” they huff after a moment, snickering. “everyone is so biiig. m’friend is big. my Dad is real big, even bigger than you.” their eyes snap down to their own weapon, brightening as they switch tracks. “i have one too, see?” they lift a paw, eagerly displaying the dagger sheathed along their foreleg. their prized possession, gifted to them when Bas and Hazel -

“can i hold it?” Spider asks, blinking hopefully up at the man. big puppy eyes, pouty lips. “you can hold my dagger. we’ll trade!” how will a bigger blade feel in their paws? will it unbalance them?