<blockquote>Her mother's growl made a giggle rise from her throat. Tickled, she rolled over onto her belly again and allowed her large ears to set themselves upright again. <b>"Mommaaa,"</b> she called to Jaysyek's attention again, her voice lingering on the word in endearment. <b>"I be big like Dad?"</b> Her tail grew still and as she stretched out her legs behind her she continued to stare into her parent's face, her eyes looking over the familiar features she knew she would never forget for as long as she lived.
She tilted her head slightly to the side, still smiling. If only the girl could stay in such a state, a spirit full of sunshine and never-ceasing admiration for her parents and guardians. She lifted her head and muzzle in attempt to brush her nose to Jaysyek's chin and throat. <b>"<i>Be big like you?</i>"</b> Compared to Calla, she seemed more robust and compared to the boys, Renier and Ryvet, she could only just barely size up to them. In contrast to Jaysyek, however, the realization came to Taima that maybe she wouldn't be so small for long. And, if she could grow up to be like her mother, maybe she would be allowed to go on more ventures like this one.</blockquote>