<blockquote>Renier knew better than to wander, but when his parents were away how could he resist temptation? There as a whole world calling to him, and beckoning the pup. Really, how much trouble would he be in? He had been following his mother's scent, through the forest hoping to find her to watch her hunt. She still taller, and more graceful had easily out walked him, and he had given up. She would likely pass by this way again, and in the mean time he could ease his mind by getting to know this part of their realm. What he did not expect was to see a whole field of standing water.
Now golden eyes lingered on the murky liquid, taking in the tall shoots of grass. He held himself to the higher ground, not believing what was before his eyes. If only Ryvet had been brave enough to come today. Calling for his siblings did not seem like an option. They would not want the harsh scolding, and it was often the last thing on Ren's mind.
All at once, he jumped, right into mother nature's kiddie poo. <i>Splash!</i> His paws pattered against the high water, his toes squishing into the muddy marsh. He had never been here before, and the inch water before him was paradise! It was not deep enough for his mother to worry, but enough for him to have some fun. There was nothing more than a boy could need but mud and water. He jumped again, crashing down he let out a satisfied bark while dousing himself. What fun! It was like a deer on the run, the boy bounded through the marsh with a wicked grin not once thinking he was in danger, or about what his parents would say. </blockquote>