The Floodlands tip-toe, where beavers go

The boy thanked him and he nodded silently, though there was a smile in his eyes. He gave his name and Laroche blinked, swallowing a laugh. Such a word fit the kid's adventurous excitable spirit but he wouldn't say so. The conversation dwindled and so he shifted and picked up his beaver ready to head out when Epic rattled off another question. The first thing that came to mind was Badger. He cringed visibly and wondered if he should tell him about it. Sighing he set the beaver down again "Badgers. Forest creatures. Abandoned deer dens or big holes in the ground are where they stay. They're...more of a fight then a hunt. They have wicked claws, horrible ones. Quicker than you'd expect but they make good eating" he said and then fixed the boy with a serious look, once again looking like his dad "Don't be cocky with em. They're a mean prey" he said and then smiled, humor in his eyes "Real fun to piss off though" he added. At that he nodded his farewell and picked his badger up, giving Epic a pointed look that said he would be heading off. 

so so sorry for the wait! I love Epic, he's so happy lol