Out, the adventurous baby skunk, was always poking his nose into everything. He loved to explore the world outside their cozy den. One sunny afternoon, Out wiggled his way through a gap in the rocks, sniffing the fresh air and the sweet scent of wildflowers.
"In!" he called, his voice echoing through the woods. "Come out and see the beautiful flowers!"
But In, the more cautious baby skunk, didn't move. He preferred the safety and warmth of their den. "No, thank you, Out," he said. "I'm happy here."
Out, disappointed, began to wander further. He followed a winding path through the woods, his little nose twitching with delight at the smells of pine needles, damp earth, and juicy berries. But he couldn't find In anywhere.
Suddenly, he heard a whimper. It came from a small, shadowy cave tucked away behind a giant oak tree. Out cautiously peeked inside.
There, curled up in a ball, was In! "In!" Out cried, rushing to his brother. "What's wrong?"
In sniffled. "I got lost," he said, his voice trembling. "I followed the scent of a delicious bug, and now I can't find my way back."
Out, proud to be the big brother, wrapped his little arms around In. "Don't worry," he said. "I'll take you back home."
And so, Out, the adventurous skunk, led his cautious brother In safely back to their den, proving that even though they were different, they always had each other's backs.