Lythius arrived back at camp with Keme. He trotted straight over to Nala and grinned. "Hello there." He practically purred, nuzzling her. "I missed you. Thank goodness you're back." He said, licking her cheek.
Keme raced past Lythius and Nala, to Quinn. "QUINN! Are you okay, my son? Lythius told me you almost drowned. I can't believe I had to stay out there and hunt instead of follow you back. I was stupid, I'm sorry Quinn." He gasped out, nuzzlign his son.
Quinn rolled his eyes and sighed. "It's fine, Dad." he said, sounding older.
Keme raised an eyebrow and pulled back to look at his son. The pup looked the same, but sat straighter and his eyes looked wiser. "Are you okay? You seem more mature." Keme grumbled, staring at the pup with wide blue eyes.
Quinn shrugged and rolled head to the side. "I feel more mature." He whispered.