Otter Creek And now for the punch-line

Empathy was a downfall, it was easily corrupted and used against an individual. He sat himself near the female, he still wasn't entirely certain he trusted her, though why would she make up these feelings. Of course why would she make up the water was poisonous. He let out a long breath, his tail thumping gently on the ground behind him. He was caught between amused at seeing the author of his torment suffering, and discomfort at seeing another hurt so. Well, I get the feeling you bring that on to yourself. No. He wasn't entirely convinced of her sincerity yet. He looked over her face, trying to see if there was any hint at truth there yet. Surely she wouldn't try and trick him again? Speech thoughts