She knew there was no reason to feel suspicious about where Dutiron had been. Saga was acutely aware that her litter-mates were innately more adventurous than she was, and though she often chose to inside and near her mother, she couldn't help but feel a bit jealous when they left her alone. After a moment of silence, she turned to look at Dutiron. They resembled one another in some ways, save for her rusty markings on her ears and paw, and she found herself growing more fond of him than her other siblings.
He explained he was just exploring, hoping to see the stars above. She loved seeing them sparkle overhead, even from the shelter of their den, and found herself longing to see them as well. The child followed his gaze, searching for the shimmering stars that were hidden from sight. "Did you find anything?" she asked softly, a childish curiosity bubbling through despite her solemn demeanor. "All I found was this water here. I think I like it." It was mesmerizing to watch the water crash and fall over the rocks, and part of her almost wanted to try to paddle in the shallows, but she had never swam before and wasn't sure if she would even be able to.
