Swiftcurrent Creek one for the money

Normally, Fox's ego would have caused her to scoff at his remark, which she would have considered an insult. This time, the notion to do such a thing did not even cross her mind. Instead, she pouted, wishing that she did not look so weak to him. All she wanted was for them to get along; for him to enjoy her company and think that she was the best thing since sliced bread. He did not seem to think that at all, and it only caused her to want it more.

“Show me,” she replied when he offered to give her advice (or something like it). Fox knew that she was not the best fighter in the land, but it had somehow become one of her goals. Ready to drink in whatever information or instruction he gave, Fox listened with open ears.