in a single day and night of misfortune

The Empress had always been much softer when it came to puppies, and her pale lips curled in a gentle smile as the boy meandered into the cave. He was a scrappy looking thing, obviously not ill accustomed to being alone. Now that his fur was beginning to dry she could smell the very faint scent of pirate on him. Not that Venom would judge the boy with the full force she might one of the adult members.

Besides, the sea water was cold, and the island was not near as hospitable as some within the archipelago. Even she, a grown woman, felt the effects of the environment against her. This cave was enough shelter though. It was cut off from the wind, and beneath the earth remained a constant temperature. Much more comfortable than the chill beyond the dark rocky entrance.

"And my name is Venom.” She replied as he took a better look at the mossy stoned walls that surrounded them. Just like a child, far more curious about what was around him than for his own good. "It’s very cold, you should be sure to be nice and warmed up again before you try to go back through the water.”

"Venom"