Gently Leaf put his hands on the animal. Sabienn watched the dog look up at Leaf and saw there was an understanding in her eyes that wasn’t lost on Leaf. There was a rallying in the animal’s spirits.
“I know this one,” said Leaf, calmly stroking her neck and letting her lick his fingers. He then felt her belly distended and expectant with pups. “She’ll be OK. But she’s due. Find a box for her in the side stores.”
“Are you an animal hospital?” asked Sabienn. The comment was met with a brief silence as the dog continued to lick Leaf’s fingers.
It was Rillo that came in to tenderly pat Leaf on the shoulder. “You’d be a good animal doctor,” said Rillo to Leaf.
“Don’t go talking things that won’t happen,” said Leaf heavily. “I get enough grief from the two-legged animals.” He nodded in the
