He hums his agreement, hugging them a little tighter, resting his head between their tufts rather than burrowing. Even if the wind is a bit chilly, there's no denying the truth of their words. He feels very warm, and more importantly, safe.
That's no surprise, though. He's always felt safest, perched on family like this. When he speaks again, his voice is quiet.]
This is... really okay?
[He's not a little kid anymore. Big and strong as Rue is, this isn't really a thing he's done much, and even close to the end sensei had almost started to show his age and feel the difference in Casey's growth. But- maybe, for a little bit longer...]
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He hums his agreement, hugging them a little tighter, resting his head between their tufts rather than burrowing. Even if the wind is a bit chilly, there's no denying the truth of their words. He feels very warm, and more importantly, safe.
That's no surprise, though. He's always felt safest, perched on family like this. When he speaks again, his voice is quiet.]
This is... really okay?
[He's not a little kid anymore. Big and strong as Rue is, this isn't really a thing he's done much, and even close to the end sensei had almost started to show his age and feel the difference in Casey's growth. But- maybe, for a little bit longer...]