Concern washed over the canine as she explained the situation. Anger began to well up inside him towards the fox, but he quickly released the emotion with a breath out. He decided to think of how he would help, as he was no bigger than a fox himself, and he certainly wasn’t very strong. Either way, he was determined to make himself of use here. “I’ll help you move it.” He was unsure how much truth his words held, but the truth was he was at least going to try.
He trotted up beside her and began expanding the area she had started to dig up. This was at least one thing he knew how to do, though the dirt clung to his paws now that he was wet from the river. He was annoyed that he would have to go back and wash himself again, but he was determined to help her out. Once there was a large enough hole in the earth, he’d step back to allow her space to bury the rats she had with her. “Just show me the way to their pen, and I’ll see what I can do.” he’d say, actively fighting the disgust he felt now that he was covered with mud.
He trotted up beside her and began expanding the area she had started to dig up. This was at least one thing he knew how to do, though the dirt clung to his paws now that he was wet from the river. He was annoyed that he would have to go back and wash himself again, but he was determined to help her out. Once there was a large enough hole in the earth, he’d step back to allow her space to bury the rats she had with her. “Just show me the way to their pen, and I’ll see what I can do.” he’d say, actively fighting the disgust he felt now that he was covered with mud.