Max was observant, and did see he got a slight rise out of him, but it was oh so faint. Hooking him with curiosity was enough for him for now. Wanting to keep his distance and appear safe to the fox, he spent the entire time watching Ein, commenting every once in a while on the plants themselves. He was well acquainted with them all. But soon he couldn't resist commenting on the flash show he was watching.  "You know, those shorts are amazing."<br/><br/>Just as the words fell from his mouth, fourteen year old Bella came walking up, a worried looking Angel close behind. "Ein. you've done so much so quickly!" his eyes narrowed and darted towards Max a she made his way over to stand between Ein and a reclining Max.  "Max wasn't a bother was he?"<br/><br/>Max lifted his hands as if in surrender.  "I was a good boy, mommy. I even offered to help."  Bella laughed at this statement.  "You, get dirty? That's funny, Max."<br/><br/>"Hey, I'll gladly get dirty when the need is great." his words held a dual meaning that passed over the young girls head she was so focused on the garden.