Sun Mote Copse Little desert fox

Well, this was going terribly. Phox's stomach immediately dropped, feeling all over again like he had back when he'd first arrived. He let her talk, listening and staying silent to let her speak her mind. She had every right to. Even when she asked her final question, he let the silence linger in case there was anything more, then he took a deep breath.

I don't, he replied, and I never will. Even if he lost sight in his other eye, he still would still know what the world looked like. Fennec would never even have that small advantage. None of us can promise to be here until the end of time, but we can promise to be here as much as we can.

He knew that wasn't a great answer, but it was the truth. As much as he could, he would be there for Figment and Fennec.

We all need help in this world. I wouldn't have survived if it hadn't been for Figment, Raven, and the other wolves of the Frosthawks. You might have to lean on others a little more often, Fennec, but that doesn't make you any less strong.