Not only his smile, but his rars and tail drooped at the absense of his mother. "Oh. Okay." He mumbled softly, completely unable to mask the disappointment.<br/><br/>He stared at Pookie as they passed, still amazed at what the bear could put away in one sitting.  Once inside the house he immediately changed, wondering if he should track down Pookie and see what he'd have to say about the bruise to his stomach.<br/><br/>When he reach him he settled close to him, being sure to put the bear between him and the view of the carcass. He explained Lesters behavior to Pookie when he had his attention starting from the stalking, to getting so close and finally the punch.  "And I don't want momma to get upset and try and pull me from school."