C88 The Six Desires!(1)

At noon, Zopyrus sat on a rock, puffing on his tobacco, as two figures approached in the distance.

"Woof, woof!" Shade barked fiercely at the newcomers. His nose lifted, upper lip retracted to bare his teeth, eyes wide and alert, ears pointing back at an angle.

Zopyrus noticed Shade's rigid posture and bristling fur. He reached out and soothingly patted the dog's head twice