10.Are You Suffering?
Using gentle and experienced hands, he ran his fingers over the tiny body to check for external wounds or broken bones. The animal’s heartbeat, detectable under his palm, was steady, which was a good sign. Despite the fall, there were no visible cuts or obvious signs of trauma. Its black fur, though slightly damp from the cave’s humidity, was intact and showed no signs of struggle.
However, something about the animal troubled Addison. Its unusually calm behavior was unsettling. A hurt puppy would normally respond with sudden movements or whimpers, but this one remained still and silent. Upon closer inspection, Addison noticed subtle details that sparked his doubts: the texture of the fur seemed slightly different from that of a domestic dog, and the shape of the head didn’t match any puppy breed he knew. These observations began to sow doubts in his mind about the true nature of the creature.