Smoke gathers around Rian, enveloping him, before revealing him as a four year old.

Rian: *sees the three adults staring down at him and cries in fear, hiding behind one of the roots of the sacred tree*

Austin: "Wow. I never thought I'd see him so scared."

Devin: *crouches down and holds his arms open, speaking in a soft voice* "Come here buddy, it's alright. We're not gonna hurt you."

Rian: *creeps towards Devin*

Devin: *wraps his arms around the lil pup*

Rian: *smiles and hugs him back*

Bri: "Is he okay now?"

Rian: *looks up at her* "H-hi I'm okie."

Austin: "Aww can we keep him like this."

Devin: "He's so adorable." *starts petting Rian, scratching him behind his ears*

Bri: "Wait, no! Don't pet him. He really hates it."

Austin: "Oh yeah, he may scratch you or somethin."

Rian: *starts purring happily, tapping his foot on the ground and leaning into Devin's touch*

Bri: "I guess he just became moody when he grew up."

Austin: "No surprises there."

Devin: "I wonder what happened to make him like that."

Austin: *goes silent*

Bri: "What's wrong?"

Austin: "Don't you guys remember?"

Devin and Bri: *shake their heads*

Austin: "Ya know...about his parents being murdered infront him."

Rian: *his ears pinned down on his head, as his eyes widened* "What happened to mummy and daddy?" *he whimpered*

Austin: "Oh no."

Bri: "Austin what did you do?!" *slaps the back of his head*

Rian: "A-are they okie?" *tears start pouring down his face*

Devin: "Yes, they're just fine. Don't worry. *tries calming him down*

Rian: "Where are they?"

Austin: "Uhhhh, in a better place?"

Rian: *starts sobbing* "I want my mummy!"

Devin: *starts panicking, picking him up and rocking Rian in his arms*

Bri: "Wait, I have an idea! Austin, give me Fred; now."

Austin: "What?! Never!"

Bri: "This is YOUR fault!!! So give me that bear!"

Rian: *sobs more due to the yelling, as Austin hands over the bear*

Bri: "Look, look! *hands Fred over to Rian* "Everything will be okay, I promise."

Rian: *cuddles the teddy bear, starting to calm down, though he keeps mumbling about his parents*

(Sorry that this is so long. I got a bit carried away with this oof)