"I remember it was a bitterly cold morning when you first arrived. Blackthorn had been out hunting when she had heard you. She said you were alone -- abandoned or lost no doubt. She hadn't had much luck hunting that morning, but she thought it a pity to kill such a small cub, so she brought you home instead. Home to me. "A gift -- for you," she had said.
I had questioned her -- "Why are you giving it to me?" And do you remember?! She had snorted and said: "Well I don't have time for things like that. If you don't want it, we can just eat it." Imagine! 'course, I was never gonna let her do that. I mean, I already had Magnolia then, but you awakened my curiousity. You were a strange little thing, with giant ears and a green-ringed tail. I wanted to know what you were and where had you come from. Besides, you were so cute, how could I say no? Apart from being ravenously hungry, you were in perfect health as well, no cuts or diseases apparent. Your hungry squeaks were adorable. And you were so warm and fuzzy! And you had the cutest little paws and aww, your darling black eyes -- so trusting. Yes, I'm glad I have you Fig... and I'm glad we didn't eat you."
((thank-you endejester for giving permission for sloe to have a fennec fox ♥))
