There had been something that her pappy had told her long ago – Don’t be afraid, animals can smell fear. She was never sure if it was true, though she was going to test the theory. She watched as his head quirked to the side, Damita moving forward slowly, leaving her hand out. Her hand shook slightly, although it was only from nerves, the girl determined to get close.<br/><br/>She paused as he stepped forward, her hand dropping, watching him move. He looked unsteady, tentative and hesitant, unlike his other forms; though he /had/ said this would be a new and unknown one for him. A deep breath was taken to calm her, Damita stepping forward as he sank to his knees, her hand raising slowly. She reached out to him, aiming on caressing her hand across his fuzzy cheek. “Sssh, it’s okay.”<br/><br/>