Hazelnut leapt to her paws, unable to stop the squeak of joy that shot from her throat at her mother's promise of food. "Yes, Muh!" But she caught her slip up almost immediately. Adults didn't make loud exclamations, did they? No, of course not, but it wasn't her fault. Right? She was just so hungry, and even adults were allowed to get hungry. Forcing a single shake to her pale coat, Hazey re-entered 'adult mode' or tried to at least.

The cub gave her mom a quick nod, very maturely, before falling into step. Once her tummy was full she would definitely be able to act like a grown up.

(FADE)