Coda-
The male stayed quiet, the fish still in his jaws. He spit it out to the side and looked up at Alder cautiously, careful not to say too much. "I'm fine. And no thanks." He said briefly, reminding himself not to answer the other questions. He then pushed Alder off, grunting. "Look, I know you like Spirit. I do too. But I don't want to screw up things between you guys- you look like you could care for her well." He said slowly, before dipping his head and whirling around, picking up the fish and walking away.



