Something was pulling her, lifting her from the water, dragging her, something telling her it had her. ’You should watch where you put your paws lass.’ She looked up to a now soaking wet brute, he towered over her small frame, her words got caught in her throat. He was striking with his dark chocolate fur with white spots along his snout and forehead, a soft white patch on his chest made her giggle inwardly. ” T...th...than...thank y..yo..you. I ha..ha...have a ha..ha..har..hard ti..ti..ti..time with my ba..ba..balance.” She said softly, hoping he wouldn’t lash out for her stumble and stutter.

She tired to stand up, but her fear kept her pinned down, her tiny tail tucking against her body and her ears stayed back and down against her neck. She kept her eyes below his and her head down. She didn’t want to seem threatening. “My n..n..na..na...name is m...m..mu...mur..murina.” She managed to stutter out and lowered her head this time letting out an airy whine of fear.