That stupid fucker owes me!

She continued to track him, but like she thought before....he probably had gone to the castle.

That foolish little drat, Evelynne's -

Suddenly, she caught a flash of something hiding behind a tree. She stopped and slowly crept up to the mysterious being. When she rounded the corner, a fox pup was seen. The baby looked up at her fearfully, he then decided to dart through the trees....just ahead of her.

Ugh, she's near. Anything that has to do with animal young, she's nearby. Great, she thought to herself. Can't this day get any worse?

She turned around and there the animal guardian was.....a fifteen year old girl who wore clothes like she was a maiden to the castle. She wore a long black gown with sleeves, a white apron covering mostly the torso. She wore a black bonnet. The girl had grey eyes to match her looks. She smiled cheerfully at Valerian.

"Hi there!"

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Valerian groaned. "What are you doing here, Acalia?"

Suddenly, the baby fox went up to his caretaker and she gently picked him up like he was a house cat. She petted him softly and cradled him. "Oh nothing, just...on the hunt for his mother!" The girl named Acalia looked around.

Valerian furrowed her eyes. "She's probably dead."

Acalia waved a hand at her. "Oh, don't be silly - !"

Valerian pinched the bridge of her nose. "Acalia, you're aware there are HUNTERS in these woods?"

Acalia looked at Valerian with wide eyes. "You - you mean......she's DEAD?"

Ohhhhh, brother of my friend!

Acalia's eyes formed tears, she sadly looked down at the pup. "I'm so sorry your mommy's dead."

Valerian groaned again. "Please don't say what I think is going to come out of your mouth next!" She begged.

Acalia ignored her as she continued to look at the pup. "I'LL be your new mother!"

She said it.

Valerian did her best to control her fury. "Acalia, I have more business to take care of here! I really should get - !"

Acalia shot a look at her with interest. She gently placed the fox pup on the ground and looked at Valerian again. "Where are you going? I want to go!"

"To your home." Valerian said. "Where you shouldn't belong....."

Acalia giggled. "Oh, Val. Don't worry, no one's seen my magic yet. Besides, I love the work..."

Crazy bitch!

"Believe me, it's not safe! If anyone pissed you off, you'd be caught right off the bat!"