Echo, the Purl Fox

Eden was just about to retreat when Echo chirped, leaped from his shoulder, and darted toward the figure. As Echo stepped into the light, Eden finally got his first look at the little creature. It was even cuter than he had imagined. It vaguely resembled a fox cub, its bright blue fur interrupted by white stripes, and its eyes—black now, the red glow gone—big for such a tiny face.