[ leaks was lucky to get out of the way of their fire--- hotter than any he's ever been near before--- and his fur remained unsinged and somewhat fine, if not a little bristly from the harrowing experience. catching his breath didn't take much time.

both of those ears, btw, fold. ]

No. It was not the ears.

[ he has to keep himself from scowling and sneering, instead simply looking cross. the expression doesn't soften either. ]

And no, I am not hurt. If you are here for one of those fragments, you may be wasting your time. They are not amicable in the slightest.

[ to him, anyway. ]