The fox hears the new voice and opens one eye, still cowering in fright. He notices a new figure who is bravely standing up for him, and if he weren't rooted to the spot with fear, he would find some way to show that he is grateful. He hears a splash nearby and looks around to where the sound came from. Upon seeing the dragon, he yelps again and goes back to cowering on the floor with his eyes shut, whimpering pitifully.