child-friendly? what's that?

Watching their mother take her seat before the group of pups, Abyss’ gaze is hyper-focused on her, noting the subtle changes in her expressions as she continues to teach them. Her tone was unwavering, her resolve resolute, her confidence the embodiment of strength, and Abyss aspired to be like her. To be strong, to push their limits. Strength was not only physical, but mental, and emotional. They would need to endure hardships in their life. But the importance of the lesson, was to steel their resolve. And Abyss would do that.

Closing their eyes, they envision the coyote like Mother says. A mangled creature appears in their mind, ravenous and chasing them down but Abyss is a cunning, methodical thinker. They conjure ways of outsmarting the coyote, ways to reserve their strength until they need it. A smile tugs at their lips, and they wonder when they will get to encounter a coyote in real-time.

"Speech"