Oak found easy comfort in his family. Whatever happened, he always had his mother and brothers, interconnected in love. They were what made him the happiest. Spending the afternoon playing with Cypress and Alder was all he ever wanted to do. There was always much fun to be had, and rarely any worry to seep into their romps together. He spent his moments alone just longing for more playtime with his sapling siblings, feeling down and disappointed whenever he didn't get enough of it.
Alder was watching, his thoughts his own as the other two went about climbing the tree. When Cypress's first attempt was fruitless, landing him on the earth again, Oak smiled encouragingly and wagged his tail. It is hawd, he agreed, remembering his own moments of struggle. He was happy to see that his agouti brother wished to give t.ree-climbing another attempt. He was deeply amused solely by the grunts and groans Cypress admitted, but, not wanting to be mean, he kept his laughter at bay. Finally, the pup climbing the t.ree asked for help. Oak immediately came to Cypress's aid. He got right under his brother's hind paws, letting them rest on his burly shoulders, and shoved with all his might. He even pressed his front paws into the trunk for added force. You up dere?
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