LUMBERLY ACTIONS || reconstruction task!

[BLOODHOUND.]

They rested there for a nice little while, catching their breath before continuing the trek into town. Despite Leroy having told them that they were free to ask others for help, they had figured that everyone else had enough to worry about, with their own tasks, with mourning, with recovering lost homes, and mending wounds. It was then, in this moment of respite, that they notice that dark little cat---Ivan, approach, apologizing for things that Bloodhound would have never had asked of him. Not with one so young.

Bloodhound looks at the little one, their own heart aching for the kitten. He'd seen so much tragedy, so young. As much as their mind wants to drift to their own history with tragedy, they stay focused on him.

"You need not apologize, Ivan." They say, their voice kind. They pat the ground next to them with a paw, inviting him to sit. "I would not ask of you such a task."

Not because he was small and weak, but because it was a dangerous thing to ask of one so young. It was best if adults handled it. And even then, larger animals. Being an arctic wolf, they were strong enough to take it on, especially with previous experience hauling trees. Another lifetime of it, really. They think for a moment, looking to the rope that lay strung around the sled. If Ivan did want to help... "Do you know how to tie knots?" They venture, looking at Ivan. If not... perhaps they could teach.

Leroy had approached then, and Bloodhound looked to him, tail wagging, once, twice. The praise was lovely to hear, and they supposed... it was a bit of a feat, doing this on their own, especially as a wolf. What had been... more or less normal for them as a human, was a mightier task on four legs.

Leroy's offer of help was greatly appreciated. "You have my gratitude." They state simply, voice warm. "Your assistance is more than welcome, but for now, we can rest here, if you choose."

THE TRUE TEST IS BEFORE THE ALLFATHER.