Alfons had tugged apart the first few buttons of his white shirt, leaving his undershirt visible--but that was pretty much the only concession he made to the weather. But it was incredibly hot--especially with a little fox cradled in his arms that seemed to be a source of radiant heat.

"It wouldn't have been good, that's for sure." They were so huge.

Schatzi yipped, tossing her head. She would have been able to take care of them, no problem.