Shimmering Sands whale's way

”I know that you would do the same for me if I were in your paws,” Ariadne wasn’t used to such flattery. ”But it is nice to know that I am owed every pelt on earth.” She draped herself around him and laid her head along his nape. It was so nice being close to him, and the warmth their nearness provided was an added bonus. She couldn’t explain it, but he made her feel warm even when they weren’t touching. 

”I hope that you know that I will take you up on your offer,” she warned with a sly smile, ”Rabbit fur are my favorite, but one of the trickier ones to get.” Catching a rabbit required patience, endurance, and smarts—three crucial traits that often worked against one another. 

”I will have to put your skills to the test once we are back at the village.”