Something about apples, falling, and trees?

Did he finally have Selene under control? He thought so, but kept a close eye on her as he led the albino girl to the water. He directed them to the kids one, which was shallow and warm. Knowing any of the others would immediately swallow Selene after two steps into the water.

His paws were able to get wet, and he used them to start scrubbing at his face, cleaning the wound from the now broken shelves. When Selene spoke, he paused, water dripping down his face. Confused. Line, what line was she looking for…?

It took a moment, but he finally collected the dots. He had told her not to put a foot out of line. Ah. he looked over at her with a fond smile. “The line is a hypothetical sweetheart. It's a saying that means: if you behave inappropriately or disobediently there will be consequences.” He explained, very lightly splashing water towards her.


"Basilisk"