Earth Day - Birthday

[Alan]

Alan practically jumped in shock at the sound of his fellow Tanglers' steps. He turned his head to see Aurum - one of few fellows he had met -and mewled in joy.

"Aurum!"

he called, greeting the older Tangler with a smile. He fidgeted a little with his paws as he was complimented, feeling his face redden slightly. Watching Aurum climb up onto one of the chairs, Alan hopped onto a different one to get closer.

"Well... I... I, thanks, Aurum."

He stared intently at the lion, impressed by his appearance as well as by the fact that someone actually came.

"Um... my father told me I'm turning 1 year old."

His change in tone was noticeable, but he tried to hide it by floating a cookie each to himself and to Aurum.

Already fixated on the lion beside him, the hybrid hardly noticed the sound of another Tangler approaching until he heard the magic words.

"Oh!"

Alan quickly turned his head toward the new guest -- someone unfamiliar, it seemed. Still, he more than appreciated the company, so he let out a hearty 'arf'.

"Thanks so much! Hey, we've not met before, right? I'm Alan! What's your name?"

Jumping from bashfulness to excitement again, he wagged his tail as a third cookie floated in the air toward Winston.

"It's just the three of us... I've got a seat here for you, though."

He pointed at the dirt chair next to him, effectively putting himself in the middle of the rather small gathering.