Faolen screamed in fright, flailing his stubby legs. "I'm sorry! I'm sorry!" He squealed, his eyes shut tight.
Aki set Faolen down on the ground. He laid down, looking the pup in the eyes. "Do you remember uncle west?" He whispered. "He was just a pup when he thought he could win against a dark mutt.... they took him from his home, they made him do terrible things. They wouldn't let him back to his parents." He sighed. "I don't want that to happen to you." He nudged the pup.