The boy was lost in his own mind as he bounded over the sodden ground. He, most certainly, did not notice another presence— not until they spoke up. Surprised by the sudden appearance, Lugh yelped and skidded to a halt. H-huh? eyes widened, his tail held up high. Wha...? Everything alright? Everything was great! Why would she feel the need to ask such a question?

Shuffling his paws a little bit, Lugh's brows furrowed into a slight scowl before she looked back up at his niece with the concern dissipated, replaced by his resting expression of solemnity (at least, as solemn as a puppy could get). I was jus' out explorin'! he chirped, the pretty bugs are out again. Haven't seen 'em since last year! For in winter, all he would see were gnats and beetles, a moth if he was lucky.

Tail wagging behind him, he took a few steps closer. What're ye doin' here, then? he tilted his head. Yer Ma let's ye explore too? Though, 'explore' was a term he used quite loosely—as Lugh never strayed far enough for Epona to be unable to hear his barks and yaps lest something bad happened—like the night he'd gotten lost in the Vale.