Part 644: Cherche B

Henry, I'm sorry about the other day, when Minerva almost... bit your hand off. She was terribly excited about something, but I'm not sure what.

Aw, it's fine. I bet I just give off some kind of animal aura. Or maybe she thought I was a big ham? I do smell kind of ham-like.

In any case, I gave her a stern talking to. I don't think it'll happen again. I hope you won't hold it against her, and that you're still willing to be friends.

Are you kidding? Of course! Minerva and I are going to be besties for sure!

I know everyone is fond of Minerva, but you seem especially attracted to her.

Well, when I was young, my best friend in the entire world was a giant wolf. My parents ignored me most of the time, so that wolf became my whole family. Then one day she came to visit me, and some hunters in the village...

They shot her full of arrows. Killed her on the spot.

...Th-that's terrible!

But they paid... Oh, how they paid... They paid in BLOOD. Er, but yes. None of my magic could bring my beautiful wolf friend back.

So I guess that's why I hang out with you and Minerva. 'Cause it reminds me.

We can never replace your wolf, but Minerva and I would love to be friends with you.

In fact, we were just about to go and fly a patrol around the camp. If you have nothing else to do, you're more than welcome to join us.

You mean, you'll let me ride on Minerva's back?! In the SKY?! Holy horsefeathers, yes! Please let me come!

Great. This will be lots of fun!