With A Little Help From My Friend

Indigo and Short Round were efficient in their work, and careful. There were no stray nicks and cuts here. The badger did most of the work but Indigo worked on very specific places so when he told her to try again her efforts would produce freedom. Maybe he should have found a better place to stand, but he was glad to catch the smaller she wolf as she popped free of her trap.

Indigo was stable on his feet even as she rushed to turn around and help him up. Her attention was quite unexpected when her face showed her obvious surprise at him. Dark ears fell to his skull as he lowered himself to his haunches. ”It’s no bother, I’m glad I could help.” He told her honestly as his words were wrought shyly. His lack of socialization was becoming obvious in her presence but Indy was caught off guard. She was pretty and the way her eyes went wide when she looked at him scrambled his brain a little. ”I’m Indy,” he offered his nickname straight off, already feeling like the traumatic event that brought them together formed a bond of camaraderie.