Chapter 64: A Future Worth Anticipating
Foxy drifted into slumber almost instantly. Just moments before, she had been chatting eagerly with Yu Sheng, her eyes alight with curiosity and anticipation. It seemed the excitement of a new environment might keep her awake, but in the blink of an eye, the only sound filling the room was her soft, steady breathing.
Irene sat at the edge of Foxy’s bed, watching the slumbering fox spirit.
“She really can fall asleep in a heartbeat,” Irene whispered. “She’s already dreaming. Looks peaceful enough.”
“She probably hasn’t had a good night’s sleep in a long time,” Yu Sheng replied, instinctively lowering his voice. “I was worried she might not sleep well here. After all, it’s a sudden change of scenery, and where she was before didn’t even have a proper bed.”
Standing up, Irene walked over to adjust Foxy’s blanket. “She must feel safe here,” she said thoughtfully. “She told me foxes have impeccable instincts…”
Before she could finish, Foxy rolled over in her sleep. In a blur, the tails that the fox girl had tucked away before bed suddenly burst out with a whoosh. Irene, bent over to fix the blanket, yelped as she was catapulted backward by the fluffy onslaught, smacking into the wall along with her sketchbook.
“Whoa!” Yu Sheng exclaimed. He dashed over to where Irene was sliding down the wall and scooped her up. As soon as he did, the doll began a tirade of colorful language.
Meanwhile, Foxy remained fast asleep. She mumbled something incoherent, then shifted into a more comfortable position. Hugging two of her tails like a plush toy, she let the rest envelop her, replacing the blanket that had been flung aside. In mere seconds, she had curled herself into a fluffy fox ball.
“That blasted tail monster!” Irene fumed, clinging to Yu Sheng’s arm. “I was just trying to help her, and she—ugh! You know what? Don’t bother buying her a blanket tomorrow. Clearly, she doesn’t need one!”