Forest Tails Page 138 in HD

 For those of you who have been waiting, yes, we're finally returning to the real world from Tobur's little flashback moment.

I can hear people shouting "plot device" as Nele asks to stick around Tobur's den again, and I wont even deny that, but then plot devices are there to drive the story forward and now that we've learned a little bit about Tobur, it's time to refocus on our little bouncy protagonist. She does have a lot to think on after all and woe betide those who believe just having a lot to think on doesn't offer enough opportunity for things to happen ;3

I'm going to start doing these transscirpts here too, since I write them down anyway, since I realize the comic isn't exactly color blind friendly,

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Tobur: That didn't go too well for me at first, but ... I learned ... eventually.

After a few run-ins and a bit of inter-personal ear-pulling I became ... more docile. Willing to accept subordination, as much as there is between us foxes. And then, after some time had passed, I confided in them my ... problems.

Nele: And they taught you the rules?

Tobur: Among other things. Basically I was offered a perspective on my life, beyond just staying alive, that is.

Nele: Contributing to the health of the forest?

Tobur: Yup. it took a little while to manifest, but it's the same with all things in life. Some things have to be helped along ... other's just come naturally.

Nele: Hm ...

Tobur: After that it was-

Nele: Oh! Wait ... isn't this the stream behind your den?

Tobur: Uh, yeah. You promissed Luka I would bring you all the way around though, so I'm taking you right up to the treeline.

Nele: Actually, uh ... Tobur, could I spend another night at your place? I don't feel quite ready yet to return to the warren. I have a lot to think on.

Tobur: Will that be alright with Luka then?

Nele: The sun wont get to rise on a day where Luka gets to decide what is and isn't right for me to do.