So much had happened in the last few months -- yet he had not talked to anyone about it. Symphony had been his closest companion for so long, and he had not found it as easy to talk to other family members about things that confused and worried him. Symphony seemed to have a way of helping him understand, and even now he felt confused about everything. He couldn't help but let a bit of confusion ebb into his thoughts now, still feeling guilty for causing some kind of distress in his family, even though he didn't fully understand.
Novella's presence was a welcome distraction from his somber thoughts, and he followed her gladly. She led the way, and he trailed close behind her, even leaning to nip lightly at the tip of her tail in a playful gesture. Things were easy with his family, and he was grateful for the fact that they never expected anything from him except for him to be himself. He watched with his gentle dandelion gaze as she loped forward to grab a stick, moving to grab the other side and tug on it with a bit of force. A playful growl left his lips, and his tail waved high above his back, encouraged by her invitation to play. But he released his grip a moment later, cocking his head as he suddenly was overcome with a thought. "'Ella," he began in a slightly strange tone. "You not mad at me? Right?"
