Phantom Hollow And still, as he looked, he lived

( ｡ᵘ ᵕ ᵘ ｡) Darcy is such a joy!

Meat! Oh dear, Rat thought, a paw reaching to his mouth in surprise. He knew well enough that the wild wood was home to many beasts, many dangers beyond anything he'd faced, but he did not wish to think such dreadful things of his company. 

Why, I'll go with you! I'd just love to see how you fish. I've got my boat right here, I'm certain I can help, Ratty exclaimed joyfully. He would allow her to fish, regardless.