Cedar Sweep ambience

Reki listened intently to then descriptions and names, but he perked up the most when Meerkat offered to take him home; he knew only hunger right now, and he was desperate.

OK. He agreed without thinking about it. As nervous as he was, as uncertain, he was too hungry to refuse such a kindness. If she turned out to be a witch wanting to gnaw on his bones then he was screwed.

He lifted to his feet, detangling his coiled body; then he reached for his bone and clutched it awkwardly. The look on Reki's face was hopeful and worried at the same time.