Teme's high puppyish laughter filled the air, joining Niernans own, deeper laughter. The boy took being dumped on the ground well enough, giggling as Nier fell to all fours. Cyan eyes widened as Teme made a sudden lunge forwards, grabbing hold of Niernans ear, Owwww! The elder Stormbringer moaned through his giggles, not expecting the sharp little teeth that came together in his thin flesh. He flicked the bitten ear as Teme detached himself, a drop of blood flying off to splat against the grass. Niers face was momentarily distraught as he contemplated his new 'piercing' but he laughed again as Teme disappeared, his long juvenile legs carrying him away from Niernan at speed.
A split second passed before Niernan exploded into forward motion himself, staggering slightly as he straightened from the floor. He caught himself and was saved from sliding on his face in the grass, but only just, his hand-paw skimming the verdant stems briefly before he found his stride and sprinted after the black pup. He knew he could catch the pup if he wanted to, even pass him, and easily, but he didn't want to demoralise his nephew. He let his long and easy stride bring him to Teme's side and he made a show of huffing and puffing, falling back slightly as the earthen humps of Jordheim hove into view. They passed many of the empty houses, flying by occupied ones too, and Niernan knew that soon they would be in the centre of the village and the possibility of dodging pack members came to him. Not long after he had that thought, in his moment of distraction he collided with the tall and brawny form of his brother. Bran and Niernan rolled to a stop, coming to rest at Teme's paws. Niernans cyan eyes blinked up at Teme's own bright blues, You win Teme. You little rascal. He panted, his tongue lolling from his jaws, looking like the joker he was reputed to be.
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