Hao Xuan recalled his mask and took in a deep breath of the fresh mountain air when the sound of footsteps came from behind him.
"Woah woah, you have to stay close okay? No wandering off!" Hao Xuan pulled Salome back just as he was about to go chasing after a small animal.
"But I want to play with the 'tiho'," he pouted while pointing towards the animal.
It had long ears, wide eyes, and a furry tail. From a first glance, it looked very much like a squirrel but its fur was different colors of the rainbow and it was much smaller, almost the same size as a mouse. Hao Xuan didn't even have to inspect it to know it was highly poisonous.
"No! No touching of any animal alright? I'll buy you something delicious when we get to the city," Hao Xuan shook his head sternly.