Seeing the worry in the girl's eyes, she grew concerned. "What is it, child?"
"He's cold and alone out there, Kaede!" she dropped the term of endearment in her desperation. "It's not safe! He was sleeping when I left, completely defenseless! What if he wakes and I'm not there? I don't want him to be frightened."
Kaede reevaluated the situation. Her young apprentice was obviously distressed over this wounded animal but she could tell there was more to it. But she loved the girl like her own family and trusted her judgement. Decided, she disappeared into the hut once more.
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