Tash lapped up cool water from the Long River with his bloody tongue. He rubbed the roof of his mouth as it was moistened. He listened for Copper's arrival.

Copper trots in, going straight to the water's edge, lapping up some water. The water cooled her down, and put her thoughts straight again.

"dont worry Link, after some water well head strat to magic cave where the magic will heal you." Epona sees the dogs and backs up from the water. "we mean you no harm. we just came for water..." *Epona remembers her death and trembles*

Tash eyes Epona. Friends... "Epo--" he begins, but can't finish the sentence.

"yes Tash?" Epona was still trembleing.

"Nothing," Tash said, shaking his head. "Just steer clear. I won't hurt you unless you hurt me, but I don't know about Copper."

"i know you're hideing words from me Tash." Epona stoped trembleing. "and i dont like that."