Lore grinned, twitching his tail happily at the compliment, "Kwehsss, I'm glad you noticed." He too tried to clean himself up, but to no avail. He was too muddy, wet, and covered in ashes. Lore decided to just wash himself upriver, when the water was shallower.

"So did I, let's do it again sometime," answered Lore. He gave a quick wave, and a "good-bye," then started walking towards his home.