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Ugh, he feels so guilty! The last thing he wants is to force Speedy to move again, when she obviously needs some rest and time off her feet. Alas, the Count gives a shy smile as the Physician takes to the caves. Fortunately the trip is short back and forth. Speedy returns with bark.

Eve’s face twists in discomfort—he has to eat… tree? Gross. He won’t tell her his childish complaint, even if it is obvious upon his face. Instead, he looks up from the bark at her paws, and gives her a beaming smile. Thank you, Miss Speedy! Once it stops, I’ll hunt a few fish for you and the little ones, he says—excited yet nervous still at how soon it seems more mouths will join them.

Leaning down, he takes a small bite of the bark—and though the relief is not immediate, it comes to him eventually. He follows through with his promise later that day.