The gentle sound of water trickling near his ear was enough to lull him into a light slumber. He rolled, half-unconsciously, onto his side, and his tail draped over his flank, then slid back into the flowers. It was probably cruel to roll in such beauty, but they'd spring back. Spring was very nearly here, so these bright buds would be brighter than ever in time. His slumber didn't last long. He didn't feel comfortable sleeping in such an unfamiliar place. His trips to flat land were infrequent, so he didn't want to risk falling asleep and falling victim to some passing rogue or wilder animal.
Back on his stomach, his paws curled beneath him, and he looked through the trees, wondering if there was anyone else out there this morning. To join him, and to distract him from his troubles. <b style="color:#51b85f">"speech."