Sleepy Fox Hollow New Beginnings

“I guess you’re right.” She groaned, shrugging. “But I’m still hungry and tired just the same.” She blew her floppy ear out of the way, speeding up her pace a bit to match his better. Her stomach felt as hollow as the old tree back home - though it wasn’t really home anymore. She lapped the corners of her mouth, the blazing sun scorching her back only added on to her fatigue. “Can’t we at least stop for a sip of water?”, She croaked, straining her voice dramatically to sound as parched as possible.