Sorry about that, Lu- , er, Fred.

Suddenly, a feeling of sorrow and apology fills the air.

"What's going on?", you ask Fred.

"Narrators can't talk in print", he explains, "so they have to put their feelings into the background ... literally."

"Wild."

The wolf eyes you speculatively. "Considering you're still getting used to a talking wolf, I'll forgive you the use of that word."

"Sorry."

"Shall we get back to the story?"

You shrug in response. "Fine by me. Want it funny or serious?"

Fred visibly considers and finally says ...

Written by Wanderer