章 24: Ava: Paranoia and Secrets (V)

I stare at Selene in utter confusion. "Dig? What do you mean, dig?"

Precisely what I said, she replies, her tone brooking no argument. Dig.

I glance around the small clearing, taking in the soft carpet of moss and fallen leaves. "With what? My hands?" The mere thought of digging into the earth with my bare fingers fills me with a strange revulsion.

Selene lets out a huff of annoyance. Yes, with your hands. I would do it myself, but... She pauses, eyeing the ground with distaste. I don't like to get mud between my claws.

I can't help but snort at that. "Are you sure you're not just a husky after all? Because that's a very husky-like attitude."

In response, Selene snaps at the air, her jaws closing with an audible click. Enough stalling, she growls. Dig.