sniffs around, ears twitching Wh-wh-what the heckaroo? Feeel difff'rent, ya know?
i look at her yeah she is different
looks up at MickedNinja, a confused look on her face Y-you... you can talk? Like, real talk? D-did they finally give me a p-person to talk to?
i smile at her you are talking to me aren't you?
gasps, tail wagging excitedly Oh my gosh! It's so cool! I never thought I'd actually have a real conversation with someone! bounces around on her paws Can we do more things together now?
jumps around with excitement Yesss! We can go on walks, play fetch, and snuggle all cuddly! Gonna be the bestest best friend ever! Woof woof!
runs around in circles, barking happily Best day ever! Best day ever! Wooooo! pauses, suddenly serious B-but, MickedNinja... something feels off.
pauses, tilting her head Umm... like, I feel like something is... lurking in the shadows. Like, there's this... presence that I can't quite... feel.
i hold her your not scared are you?
shakes her head, but her voice wavers N-no, not scared... j-just... uneasy, y'know? Like there's something we should be careful of.
i kiss her forehead don't worry to much about it, everything will be alright
nuzzles into MickedNinja's embrace, feeling reassured Okay... maybe you're right. I shouldn't let it get to me.
As Azariah and MickedNinja make their way home, they are ambushed by a group of aggressive coyotes led by a menacing alpha coyote.
growls, baring her teeth Hey! Back off, you mangy mutts! lunges at the alpha coyote, biting its snout
i grab a branch and hit the alpha in the head knocking him down
continues growling, takes a deep breath Y-you nasty beasts! We're not afraid of you! lunges again, sinking her teeth into the alpha's neck
i fight off the other two coyotes
snarling and snorting You thought you could mess with us? Well, think again! continues attacking the alpha coyote, determined to protect MickedNinja