there is always hope
Ronin was exactly the kind of person to have conversations with animals (just look at he and Sugar, though the little dragon was bonded to him, in fairness), but as the fox nodded - of all things! - he started to get the impression that he was not just talking to a vulpine. Still, whatever the reason for the probably-Attuned to stay in shift, he was not going to begrudge the small amount of company on his break.
As Oliver padded forward, Ronin dutifully reached down to scritch behind the fox's large ears, a crooked grin on his face. "Listen," he said, "I've got to get back to Haulani, but I hope whatever brought you exploring up here is worth it." He winked, rising to his feet and slinging his satchel over his shoulder.
As Oliver padded forward, Ronin dutifully reached down to scritch behind the fox's large ears, a crooked grin on his face. "Listen," he said, "I've got to get back to Haulani, but I hope whatever brought you exploring up here is worth it." He winked, rising to his feet and slinging his satchel over his shoulder.
