Swinging back and forth was a red pointed tail, that twisted high above the rest of his petite baby body, gilded eyes flashing as they caught it's movement. Lips rippled and a low growl rumbled up his gut as paws scratched against the surface, Aramis had not yet figured out that his tail was attached to his body. Dirt flicked everywhere as he chased it round in a tight circle before finally giving up and finding something else more interesting. It wasn't long before there was a splash as the pup took his playful antics to the lake edge, jumping once in surprise before racing off with long pointed tongue rolling out.

d'Artagnan snorted as he watched his companion, walking to the pool side in order to replenish his thirst, blue amulet falling forwards and bouncing against a red ear. As head lifted once again dual coloured eyes gazed into the barren landscape, topped with a white frosting and a dazzling sunlight. The morning was turning quickly into afternoon and the shade was finding himself increasingly bored. He considered wondering off back to his cave, browse over his poisons again and ponder what he needed to go find. Still, it was nothing much new than what he normally did, the shade gazed at his poisons on a daily basis and almost unconsciously sorted them into piles until Aramis pulled him away for some exercise.

A startled bird squawked and flew up into the air as Aramis chased vainly after it and d'Artagnan shook his head. So full of energy. Maybe he'd take up out and into the steppe to see the evening lights, burn off some of that extra energy he always seemed to possess. d'Artagnan had to admit however, the pup had in a way given him a new lease of life, making him feel younger than his years suggested. A tail disappeared round a bend and straight up to the Basin border as the Time Mender sighed. "Aramis!" He called after the babe with a note of command, not wanting him to stray too far at such a tender age.

It didn't take too long for the familiar panting and large fumbling paws to reach him. The Hellhound bounded up to his bonded and sat in front of him obediently, tail still flickering from side to side in anticipation for something exciting.