Xuan Long's expression twitched ever so slightly, his brows furrowing for just a brief moment as he looked down at the two fluffy intruders.
"…."
But in the end, he said nothing. Silently, he shifted just a little, making enough space so they could fit more comfortably.
The tiger cubs immediately curled up, satisfied. Their tiny bodies relaxed completely, their breathing gradually evening out as they drifted into sleep.
Beside them, Xiao San was far less troublesome. He didn't fight for space or try to squeeze in. Instead, he quietly slithered back into his small basket and coiled himself neatly inside.
"Hisss…" (Still spinning…) The ground still felt like it was moving beneath him, the lingering sensation of the sea refusing to fade completely. His tiny head swayed slightly before finally coming to rest.
"Hissss…" (Sleep… better…) A good nap would fix everything.
