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It seemed prudent, after last time, to increase his proximity to the den. When he took his daily naps, he took them as close to the pupscent as he could without actually setting eyes on the den. It was not the most comfortable place for Murdock to be, but it seemed safer.

No matter how he felt about the little beasts, he would never allow another one to perish if it was in his power to prevent such a thing.

But they were still little beasts, and when one of their ghastly little voices interrupted his slumber again, the irritable man didn't bother biting back his tired groan. It was the same little girl from last time, looking pleased as punch to have disturbed him once more.

"Stephie," he grumbled, half in chatisement and half in greeting. "What are you doing out here?"

He laid his head back down on his paws and watched her, waiting to see what adorable things she would do this time. He would have to shepherd her back to Valette at some point, but he had not been napping long, and still felt a need to lie still and rest his hurt paw - a souvenir of his last encounter from the horrid little monster.