This ficlet takes place after my other one-shot, Amos Slade and Copper Argue. I thought about writing this even before I read a guest review on that fic saying that he/she wants the story to continue and I thank him/her for that.
(Scene: In Copper's room: Copper recalling his argument he had had with Amos Slade earlier)
Amos Slade (Whispers under his breath): Copper, you're such a runaway.
Copper (Very upset): Well, why don't you get rid of me and buy a sloth?
Amos Slade: Well, at least it wouldn't go as far as you!
Copper: I don't care as long as you're happy with it because it'll be slower than me, too.
Amos Slade: And by the time the sloth starts talking back at me, it'll be next week.
Copper: You'll love him because he's smelly like YOU! (Slams the door with his tail)
(Door knocks and Copper breaks out of his thoughts)
Copper: Who is it?
(Amos Slade peeks through the door and walks right in Copper's room, feeling guilty)
Amos Slade: Copper, I came to tell you that if that fox cub ever did anything to hurt you or worse, give you rabies, it'll be my fault because you are my responsibility. (As he says this, he pets Copper)
(Copper looks up to him, shocked)
Copper: Tod will never do that to me. He's my friend.
Amos Slade: I know, but I said "if" and if I would've known that you and that fox were friends, I would've just accepted it as long as he is nice to you. Now, what I am trying to say is, I'm sorry.
(Copper looks hesitant at first, but rubs his head onto Amos' belly and licks his hand)
Amos Slade: Thata boy. That's the way to do it.
(Copper yips happily and Chief walks in)
Amos Slade: Chief, can you watch over Copper for me?
(Chief barks in approval)
Amos Slade: Thank you, boy. (Pats and rubs his head and walks away)
Chief (To Copper): Sonny, would you like to scuffle?
Copper: Sure, Chief, sir. (He and Chief tackle one another)
Amos Slade: Boys! Dinner!
(Chief and Copper run straight to the kitchen)
The End