Totoka River risan

the dog halted and threw his head back, as if to howl, then continued the song at a greater volume.

"te-ar me up, 

but ai'll bear it aull broken juest to fill mai cup,

daaaun by th' wauter, 

daaaan by th' old main draaag~"

his voice trailed off. the singer smiled at the clear skies, satisfied with his own performance.

it was then that a chuff sounded.

slavuj's head dipped down and his tail rose up, but the state of alertness didn't last. once he took in the shape of the pretty black thing, and the soft loveliness of her voice, his tail fell and wagged enthusiastically.

"apolojies, miss, ai was unaeware deeze voods were yeours."

"ai was jeust followin'g this river h'ere, aend it was quite ae geourney!" the stray continued in a conservational tone. "yeo should see vhat the delta is laik et sanup. liquid fiyah, aes far aes the eye can see!" he grinned.