A small, almost snorted out little 'of!' spat from her mouth which was quickly covered with a paw when she noticed the boy had caught her giggling and gave his own huff in response. Doing her best now to stifle herself, yet her smile still remained stretched across her muzzle.

It is good to learn some things on your own. She gave a little comment there after him. Of course, a portion of it might have been for her own amusement, too. Drinking a little salt water surely wouldn't harm the boy.

Surely enough he would come to her side, restinf awhile near her. In these moments, she wondered what she might do with the child. Would he stick around, even after tiredness led to slumber? Would he be gone, come morning? How would she care for him should he stay? Thoughts, thoughts. Ones which only lasted until Southeast was splashing in the shallows with glee. As do I, Southeast! She calls out, rushing then after him, splashing and hopping about, giving chase as she invited play.