close but no cigar

As Ultyr gripped her scruff she gave a silent gasp. She hadn't expected him to touch her. Her tail kissed her belly and she curled up the moment he did though. She was miniscule compared to him. One wrong move from her and he could end her life. It was best she didn't struggle, thrash or anger him.

He placed her in the crook of a tree and she scrabbled to stay put. Her toes splayed and the moment he released her She was wide eyed looking after him. Had he just? But it made no sense. Why would he put her out of harms way? Why would he care what happened to her? Her brain was all puzzles now.

Her eye moved from him to the creatures of the swampy area. So crocodiles and likely snakes would be common here. The trees were creepy too. Not her ideal place for a vacation spot. Not that this was a vacation. Hell what even did a vacation feel like? The noise of him fighting had her ears pressed back. Should she try to help? She wasn't a fighter but she could definitely try. Though she might be in the way if she did. Best to stay put.

"Things I Hear"