 Fortress of Brilliance ღ Mommy Quad SS Momma ღ Rabid Roaster
Who was Artemis going to tell? It wasn't as if she knew his parents, she didn't even know him. Such the silly little boy. Artie nodded carefully, agreeing that she wouldn't tell. He didn't give her much of a chance to do anything but that, because he continued to speak, spilling his secret to her. A complete stranger. Artemis' dark navy eyes widen, unable to compose herself quickly enough to contain her surprise.
A baby fox? Where did kids find those, these days? How in the wizarding world was he keeping it hidden?! When he was finished, she nodded once more. "I promise not to tell." Artie reassured him, speaking in a tone quiet enough to match his. She smiled, watching someone walk past, and then turned her attention back to the boy when she was sure they were out of hearing range. "I'm assuming it's a red fox?" the twenty-five year old asked, a look of uncertainty crossing her features. Becoming slightly concerned for this child's safety, and now uncomfortable knowing his secret. "You do know it might already be sick, kiddo? Animals in the wild, most carry diseases. How old is it, do you know?"
If it was a secret, Artemis doubted he had gotten the baby animal looked at by a professional. Not good, not good at all. She sighed, feeding him the information he so desperately needed to care for his pet. "Foxes are commonly carniv- errm, 'meat eaters'" Artie was quick to rephrase the word, reminding herself she was talking to a small boy. She mused, only for a moment. "They can eat insects, earthworms, small fish and reptiles.. mice, rabbits, birds and eggs. But they can eat fruit, too. Blackberries, apples, plums and other things as well." Artemis frowned now, having to add, "I really think you should tell your parents or an adult you trust. If the fox is sick, he can get you sick too..'"
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