"Have a look," I said, excitedly showing Samus the contents of my basket. "What do you think?"
I peeked into her own basket: a feather, some twigs and—wait, was that a grasshopper?
She chuckled. "I think you're better at this."
"It is by no means a competition," I smiled, secretly taking pride in my scavenging skills.
Today Samus and I were out in the forest collecting all sorts of autumn treasures. Pinecones, acorns, leaves…but there was one treasure I sought above all else, and I do believe I can smell them. Off I went, my instincts taking over. Sure enough, I found them growing in a muddy ditch.
"Over here!" I called to Samus, and we both looked down at the vast array of mushrooms presented to us. But alas, they were just out of my reach, the ditch much too deep. But I refuse to give up!
"Careful. Wouldn't want you falling over now," she said in a teasing tone.
I took some offense to that. "I have perfect balance. Do not underestimate me."
My fingers were nearly brushing the caps of the mushrooms… Almost, almost…!
I cried out as I suddenly toppled over, landing right in the mud. Samus was having a good laugh…until I grabbed her by the ankle and yanked her right down with me. Now it was my turn to laugh.
"Oh yeah?" and she threw a mud ball at me. Of course, I retaliated, and just like that we were having a mud fight. But I won't lose!
