[A few of the dogs had come out to see why the door was still open, peering about and wagging their tails at Reyes and also Roxy. He watched as Gabe took the chick over to Roxy, how she seemed to immediately know how to mother it, grooming with a quiet softness that only maternal instinct could provide.
He figured that Roxy could take over caring for the chick. She likely had all the instincts that allowed her to do a great job after all. And the chick? It preened and leaned into the groom, chirping and nestling into the safety and warmth of Gabe's hands.]
I have something. I have you, and for me, that's more than I thought I would ever have. [He also keenly remembered the last bird he had gotten close to had manipulated him and he had felt it die on a deeply personal level. He wasn't looking for a repeat performance of the latter in particular.]
Alright, I'll go put some food together. I didn't know what to feed it, so let's get some food into it. [He turned to go.] Do you think Roxy will raise it?
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Date: 2020-03-18 03:52 am (UTC)He figured that Roxy could take over caring for the chick. She likely had all the instincts that allowed her to do a great job after all. And the chick? It preened and leaned into the groom, chirping and nestling into the safety and warmth of Gabe's hands.]
I have something. I have you, and for me, that's more than I thought I would ever have. [He also keenly remembered the last bird he had gotten close to had manipulated him and he had felt it die on a deeply personal level. He wasn't looking for a repeat performance of the latter in particular.]
Alright, I'll go put some food together. I didn't know what to feed it, so let's get some food into it. [He turned to go.] Do you think Roxy will raise it?