Sun Mote Copse and the mome raths outgrabe

Seems like a good place to wrap up, if you want to post again or just archive! :)

He got the answer to his internal question as Sugar Glider huddled against him, her small frame shivering as the rain pelted her. She implored him to "say" her, and Elwood nearly melted into a puddle right on the spot -- no matter how many children he had raised, it was moments like this that touched his heart each and every time.

"I'll save you," he said, and, tucking her between his forelegs so that she was somewhat protected from the elements, began to move in the direction of the den.