Rise and shine, bitch

Ok ok, so the woman wasn't exactly sympathetic to him, but he DID make her laugh. Ashmedai would take it as a success for now. She jabbed at him, asking if he was wearing that thing on purpose. He feigned offense- he knew he looked incredible- and gasped, "Are you telling me you DIDN'T get to choose your pelt? I thought ALL wolves got to... Maybe you just prefer au naturale?"

The woman eventually conceded and offered to help, saying she expected something in return. Ash shrugged, "Anything but my overcoat, darlin'. Your wish is my command."

Ash did a mock bow then sprinted off toward the tree.

"BUT FIRST!"

He reared, flagging out his tail for balance and using his forepaws to brace himself, "Think you can use me as a ramp?"