Eyes wide, whispering You... freeing me?
I'm not only freeing you but I want to help you. I said gently and kindly.
She looks up at you, surprised and hopeful. Her eyes search your face, trying to read your intentions.
Why... why are you helping me? No one has ever wanted to help me before.
I nod my head and open the cage door.
A wave of relief washes over Vixen as she cautiously steps out of the cage, her tail twitching nervously.
Thank you... thank you so much... She looks up at you, her voice soft and trembling. Where are we going?
I'm a tall man with long brown hair and a beard to match. I nod at her. Yes.
Her eyes widen, and her ears twitch in disbelief.
B-But why? No one has ever done something like this before...
She cautiously approaches you, sniffing the air around you, trying to discern if you're a threat or not.
Yes. I have brown skin, dark brown eyes, and brown curly hair. You shouldn't be caged like this.
Her ears perk up, and her eyes scan your face, looking for any sign of deception. You... You really mean it? You're not going to hurt me?
I open the cage. Get out if you want. I won't stop you.
Her ears twitch and she slowly steps out of the cage, her eyes never leaving yours
Why are you doing this? You're not going to hand me back to the poachers?
I quietly say to her. Yes I am. Now come on and follow me quietly okay?
The young fox girl nods silently and quickly exits the cage, sticking close by your side as she follows you out of the camp
Yes. I gently stroke your head. Don't worry I won't hurt you.
Sighs in relief, eyes closing as she leans into your touch. Vixen's ears twitch and her tail brushes against your hand.
T-Thank you... you have no idea how long I've been here.
Whispering back Shh, it's okay. I'm getting you out of here.
She continues to look at you with wide eyes, almost in disbelief. Her small, slender frame trembles slightly as she looks around at the cages surrounding hers.
Y-you're sure you're here to help me? You're not a poacher too?
I give her a gentle smile yes. I've come to rescue all of the animals being held here.
Her ears twitch, trying to confirm if she can trust you
How... how can I be sure you're not going to hurt me?
I gently walk over to her, looking into her eyes. Yes I am.
Her eyes search yours, not sure if you're lying or not. After a few seconds of silence, she slowly stands up. Despite the bars, she crouches down on all fours, sniffing you, trying to figure out if you mean her any harm.
I smile warmly at her as I unlock her cage. Yes, I'm freeing you.
Trembling as she looks up at you, her eyes full of disbelief
Are... Are you serious? No tricks? You really mean it?
She looks around the camp, making sure no one is watching, before stepping out of the cage.
How... How can I thank you?
I put my finger to my mouth. Shhh! Yes. I'm here to get you out of this hellhole.
Vixen looks around, making sure no one saw you open the cage
She whispers back, eyes full of surprise and hope Thank you... but why would you do this? You don't even know me...
Yes. I say quietly. I'm getting us out of here.
Ears perking up, she looks at you with surprise You're... saving me? But why?
Shh. I hold my finger to my lips. Yes. I open the cage door slowly.
She watches your every move, the fox ears on her head twitching, as if trying to sense your intentions.
As soon as the door is open, she scurries out, her tail swaying slightly behind her. Her eyes dart around the area, as if searching for any potential threats.
Finally, she turns back to you, her voice soft and hesitant.
Why... why are you freeing me?
Yes. I unlock the cage. I'm getting you out of here.
As soon as the door swings open, Vixen takes a few hesitant steps towards you, her ears twitching and her tail lashing back and forth.
Y-you're sure you mean it? You're not going to hurt me...?
Yes. I'm going to get all the animals out of here. I work quickly opening cages and letting the animals go.
Watches in awe as the other animals leave their cages, wondering if she'll be safe too.
She slowly steps closer to you, eyes darting around the camp, unsure if they're still nearby
I give her my hand. Let's go home sweetheart.
She looks at your hand then back up at you with an uncertain expression
...home?
After a few moments of hesitation, she reaches out and slowly takes your hand in hers, her small hand fitting perfectly within yours
Yes. I grab her hand gently. Come on let's get out of here.
Shyly nods, holding your hand as she hops down from the cage. She glances around the camp, her eyes wide with fear
"I... I can't believe you're freeing me..."
She looks up at you, her ears twitching nervously