Sweet Pulp was full of energy, talking non stop and run on sentences and prancing around enough to tire everyone out. Finally, his mom had given him a basket with fruit and birds eggs, and directions to follow.
He wasn't sure why he needed to seek out a blessing, surely nothing too bad would happen to the babies? Just look at him and his siblings! They all turned out fine, right? And now that he was well on his way Sweet Pulp half suspected his mom just wanted some piece and quiet for everyone.
Oh well, it wouldn't hurt to find this stag and ask for a blessing. And only a blessing, his mother had made him promise not to pester the stag waiting at the double ponds for more than that. And to be sure to give him the basket of eggs and fruits.
It wasn't too long before he found the ponds, one nested just inside the other, with a Kimeti size nest at the edge. A nest currently full of small critters.
Stepping into the clearing fully, Sweet Pulp sets the basket down. "Hello? I'm here to ask for a blessing, for my first children."
Over in the nest the critter peek their heads up, all turning to look at Sweet Pulp. But his gaze is caught by the foxbun with the glowing eyes. Foxbun eyes don't glow.. Sweet Pulp grins, and bows to the foxbun. "I brought a gift."
Fish Bones hops out of the nest, going over to inspect the basket. With a nod of satisfaction he looks at Sweet Pulp, his voice floating into the acha's mind. May your children be strong and full of life.
Well, mom certainly didn't warn him about this. It took him a few moments to find his voice. "Thank you! I have to go now, thank you! Have a good night!"
Sweet Pulp turns and prances out of the clearing, following the road back home. He didn't think he'd been worried, but he did feel lighter now, as if a weight had been lifted.
