Path of Least Resistance.

The crimson boy diligently dug the earth, maintaining a proximity to Star that allowed him to swiftly shield her from any potential threat posed by the feline, while also ensuring enough space between them to do their task effectively. Constructing this particular trap was unfamiliar territory for him, but the cat's instructions were clear and easy to follow. With a slow nod, he acknowledged the allocation of tasks to the pair of pups by the feline. His gaze flickered momentarily towards Star, trying to mirror her confidence with a tentative smile. "Y-yes. Redrum and– Star can do it." The boy’s voice was a mechanical thing, forced out from his maw with a careful regard towards Taiga.