then the last of alphie! I’m,, he almost made me cry today, guys. he’s been supe

then the last of alphie! I’m,, he almost made me cry today, guys. he’s been super defensive since he got home, and he strikes like every time I go to anything. him eating made me feel so so much better but… nothing like today. I held him in my hands more than I was able to capture, mostly because the camera and quick movements still frighten him, so I decided not to press. he relaxed, very gradually, and began to move about my lap and the blankets around me for a little bit. he didn’t much appreciate being moved when he got too nosy in places he didn’t belong, but, didn’t posture at me very much. So I decided to test him. I placed him on the other end of the bed from where I was sitting, more or less a foot from me, since he’s so small. and I wanted to see what he would do.very slowly, with extreme caution, he began to make his way back. to me.he approached me warily, neck slightly tensed, tongue flicking, until he reached my leg and climbed back up into my lap. he very gently came and sniffed my hands, and resettled by me.and I was damn near in tears. it’s such a little thing. I was warm and the closest thing to familiar on my bed. but he still came back. he’s going to be a process, still, no denying it. but we’re learning. Together. -- source link

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