268 a rainy life (1/2)

When I reached home, I rushed to get the water bottle inside the house. Samija and Rike were already awake and handed me a towel (a soft woven linen cloth).

I took the towel and hurried to the hut where Krull was waiting.

Krull was waiting for me at the hut, still standing. I guess he understood that he could be wiped and that he would get very dirty if he sat down wet.

”Good, good, good.

”Krull.

I wipe the towel on Krull, who is squealing happily. His reptilian body is not furry, so he is not as wet as I thought he would be. It didn't take long to finish wiping him.

”I want you to stay in the cabin today.

Krull mewed in response to my words and (probably) agreed. I check the floor of the hut. The floor is just a little raised area on the ground, but the raised area seems to have been effective, and so far there is no sign of water intrusion.

All right, let's go.

Wan.

Krull is fine without eating most of the time while he's in this forest, but Lucy is growing up, or maybe she just likes to eat with us, so we need to take her with us.

I put the towel I had just finished wiping Krull with over Lucy's head and dashed off. The hut was built a bit far apart, but it might be better to rebuild it closer together or build a covered walkway. In the case of a passageway, though, the roof would have to be raised to a height where Krull wouldn't bump into it.

I ran into the house and left Lucy in the care of Samija. Lucy is in a good mood, wagging her tail in my arms. If you're too affectionate, Deanna (Mom) will turn her head.

I retreated to my room with the towel that Rieke had prepared separately, took off my clothes and wiped myself. I can't wear these clothes today. .......

I took out a small change of clothes and changed into them, feeling refreshed.

After that, I finished my morning preparations as usual. I usually bring Lucy into the house when the food is ready, but today it was much earlier than that, so I watched with interest as everyone else got ready and did their laundry.