Hugs, Empathy and the Bounty Way: Issue 7

“Come on, Bounty. We’ve been walking for days, let's take a cab today—save us some trouble.” Josephine, with one foot already on the carriage, waves gleefully towards her fluffy companion.

Our highland hero sheepishly approaches, lifting one hoof after the other cautiously into the vehicle. They set off at once, the wheels spin, hop and shudder along the road, unfortunately the turbulence only adds to Bounty’s unease. He sits stiffer than a rusty door hinge, eyes fixed wider than a mountain and Josephine begins to wonder if her friend is at home.

“What’s wrong with your friend?” Chirps the Cabbie, pipe dangling out of his mouth and his sight looking anywhere but the road.

“Not a clue, sir. I’ve never seen him like this before.” Josephine responds, “What’s wrong sweetheart? You look afraid.”

Suddenly Bounty claws the curtains open, sticking his head outside to his instant relief.

“Claustrophobic, eh?” The Cabbie inquires in a rat-like tone. He scribbles a note.

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