Dogs tend to have a very playful streak. Willing to run and play, no matter when or where. Though sometimes they can be rather insistent and in a way, 'pester' until they get what they want. The same could easily be said of Tiz.

I lean back against the base of a large tree, where I have been for a few hours now, fighting back yawns. Anges and Edea had gone to get some supplies and Tiz and I were left behind, bored out of our minds. We had been passing time with simple chatter but our topics wore thin after a bit. Tiz, who had been pacing in front of me had dropped himself down onto the ground, apparently sick of standing around. That lasted for a short time before I next noticed him laying down, arms out at his sides and eyes closed. "I'm bored Ringabel." He stated blankly, as if he were expecting me to be able to fix it. "I know." This led way into another painful silence between us, the only sounds coming from the wind and wildlife. It's no more than a few moments before my eyes drift close.

After a little while I feel a soft tap on my boot. I open my eyes a little, curious as to what it might have been. Tiz has rolled onto his stomach and must have bumped me. I close my eyes again, relaxing once more. Another tap. I ignore it, thinking that it may be what happened before until there's another. This time a little rougher. More deliberate. I sit up a bit more, staring down at the brown haired boy. He lay with his face tucked into his crossed arms, a faint smile on his lips. I throw him a small curious glare and sit back again, settling my hands on my chest. This time I don't close my eyes. He doesn't seem to move, but I don't give in yet. After a few minutes I yawn and tip my head back, assuming he's done. A solid whap to my boot and I'm glaring him down. "Do you mind?" I huff as Tiz peers up at me. An innocent expression plays on his face and I realize he's messing with me. "Keep it up and see what happens." I warn him, half serious. All I wanted to do was rest my eyes but I couldn't help but feel that this was far from over. Quiet takes presence in the air and soothes my irritation.

I manage to almost doze off, but the soft sound of rustling grass tugs me to stay awake. "Don't even think about it." I mumble, waiting for a sign of defeat. What I received however, was the opposite. Not only a swat at my boot, but a rough shove to my legs, knocking me onto my side. "Too late!" Tiz laughs loudly, rolling away from me quickly as I scramble to sit back up. I'm in a bit of disbelief over what he had done as I tip myself back upright. The spot that Tiz was laying on is just a section of flattened grass with a strange trail leading over to where he is now. He managed to scramble up onto his rear, legs pulled close as he leans back on his arms. A huge smile on his face tells me that he's not going to stop. "What's your problem?" I grumble, slowly loosing my patience with this boy. It doesn't help that his response is a simple shrug. "Can you not act your age?" I grumble, pulling myself to rest my elbows crossed on my knees. I watch as Tiz's amused smile turns to a low glare and I can't help but feel a little confused. But as quickly as the glare arrived, it was gone, replaced by a new, cheekier smile. "I am acting my age! I'm a young man with too much energy! Were you expecting less?"

Sometimes I forget that he still is just a young boy as he really doesn't act like it. Tiz has gone through a lot more than most would be able to and is still able to greet the day with a smile. He acts beyond his years more often than I do, and I'm pretty sure I'm older than him by at least a few years. "I get that you're old, but no need to act like it Ringabel!" That brat laughs as I feel my face flush a little at the comment. Tiz eventually drops onto his back when his arms give out from laughing. I quietly crawl over next to him, making sure his eyes are still closed. Sure enough they are and I take the opportunity to drop myself onto his stomach. It's my turn to laugh as Tiz makes a loud noise of distress, flailing about under me.

"H-Hey!" He squeaks out, squirming around, managing to wiggle away from me a little. "Well? You said you were bored!" I laugh as he glares at me, struggling against my weight until I lay down so that my head is resting on his lower stomach, my back holding his legs in place. The struggles continue for a few minutes more before I hear Tiz give up with a sting of muffled complaints. "Now behave. I'm too tired to deal with you." I fold my arms and nestle in a little bit, making myself comfortable and earning a huff from my temporary pillow. To my surprise, he stays quiet and still. This makes me suspicious but I continue to wait.

I'm woken up by something tousling my hair softly. I wake with a start, noticing immediately that Tiz is no longer beneath me. A momentary panic sets over me as I see a shadow hovering over my face. The sunlight causes the offender to appear as no more than a silhouette and I try to jolt upwards only to find my arms heavy. The shadow gives a small chuckle and I know exactly who it is. "I warned you what would happen if you kept it up right Tiz? Well this is far from over."

Memory loss isn't something that's easy to deal with, nor is Tiz's endless energy, but when I'm around the kid I can't help but feel like I'm young again. Spending time doing nothing in particular is easy when he's with me. I don't have any worries or cares, simply freedom.

Author Comments: I've been so inactive with writing that I'm ashamed of myself. Whoops. Life got in the way.

I'll do my best to keep up with my stories a little bit better. Flawed is almost done and Quitter should have a new chapter soon. To those who follow and or are reading those stories, I thank you for your patience! -is dead-