Big Salmon Lake So many ways to catch a fish

"o-o-oh." ears dipped. "ica- ican'tgoallwaythererodyn."

t.k. was genuinely very very sad that shehe couldn't go with rodyn

but there were scary big dangerous things t.k. was afraid of

and fear was a big thing.

t.k. nodded strongly at offer.

"yesyesyescomefindmecome." tail wagged.

heshe saw rodyn was tired and thought yes now would be time to rest too

shehe slid down onto belly and rested head on paws a lot of empty space between rodyn and t.k.

and the empty space felt warm and safe and respectful

t.k. shut herhis eyes with a smile, tail still wagging