Redsand Canyon once upon a younger year

Hide shuddered beneath the uncomfortable touch to his shoulders - he didn't like that. Didn't want him acting so... affectionate wasn't the right word, but it felt almost like that. It caused his already-spiky fur to fluff up a bit more, defensive and afraid. And he should be, honestly. This was probably the most afraid Hide had ever been. 

And then he was being dragged again, but this time forward, across the floor. It scrubbed his paw pads raw and he tried to just go with it, instead of fighting too hard. This man was much bigger than he was, and it would probably hurt worse if he resisted.

But then there was no ground beneath his feet. 

His scruff pulled uncomfortably - he could feel the skin tearing under the older male's teeth - and he fought not to struggle. His heart was beating wildly, and he could feel the blood rushing in his ears. How high up was he? Was he going to be dropped? 

Hide's eyes welled up with tears and his tail tucked. He couldn't even form words - just trembled as he was dangled over the edge.