Page 20 of Fiends and Familiars
“Good neighbors socialize,” I offered. “Perhaps the werewolves can include you in the occasional dinner. They put on quite a barbeque.”
He thought about it a moment then nodded. “Okay. But only occasional. I don’t like being human very often. And I’m not sure they’d want me to reciprocate unless wolves like eating earthworms.”
I doubted that. “No, it’s only right for them to play the hosts since there are so many of them and only one of you.”
“Good. I’m Trap.”
He stuck out a hand and I shook it with mine before I could realize it was the same hand he’d been scratching his balls with. Ewww. I hoped I still had some sanitizing wipes in the truck.
“Adrienne Perkins. You can call me Addy.”
He grinned. “Well Addy, if you don’t mind I’d like to get back to my bed. Unless you’d like to join me, that is.”
“Doubt I’d fit.” I couldn’t help but grin. “My witch powers don’t include transforming into an animal.”
He nodded. “Just talking to them, then? Got it. Good to meet you. Come over sometimes for earthworms.”
Before I could reply, he was back in his badger form, waddling his wedge-shaped body into the tunnel and curling up into a furry ball.
