Swiftcurrent Creek [M]Why don't you just go home

Arlette had to laugh when he spoke of making her fur wet. She smiled widely at him. "Oh no how dare you," she teased him. Her eyes studied him for a moment. She offered him a soft smile, because he looked better. Or at least, not so high in his emotions. She was glad that she helped, even though it was only a little.

"I wouldn't think too much about what it is. It can be something of both. Also, don't forget that you have done a lot of work without really looking after yourself. It seems a logical consequence of being tired, overworked, and generally feeling unhappy," she spoke. She knew he appreciated her honesty. She had seen over the past few months how unhappy or frustrated he had been.

"And it is more than okay to feel that way," she assured him, keeping that same kind smile.