The Heartwood Don't screw this up!

Quiet wasn't surprised that the fox figured out that she was mute. After all, foxes were very clever from her experience. She nodded as a way of communication, wondering what exactly the fox wanted. Perhaps he was just curious, but she could never be sure. She gripped the muskrat tightly, her mouth watering as she tasted its blood. This fox needed to hurry up and give his reason — she was hungry.