Making your mind up, you quietly edge away from the rabbit hole, your keen ears aware that Master Harauphar was on the other side, a occasional sound of a page flipping as Master Harauphar was presumably reading.
Holding the map containing tube in mouth, you edge away from the cottage, searching for a way or place to hide it. Looking around you find the perfect spot. Still within the boundaries of the magical wards was an old oak tree around the back of the cottage. It's branches elongated and almost forming claws due to constant exposure to fel energy.
It took you a while but eventually you dug a hole several feet below the oak tree and gently placed the map container within, covering it up. You did your best to make the mound of dirt that had been made after filling the hole back up as much as possible. Then, giving a large breath, walk back to the front of the cottage and move your form into the rabbit hole. As you enter, Master Harauphar looks up from the book he was reading, looking at you with his piercing stare. You had eaten many souls and most of your wounds had healed if not a bit sore but there were still some small visible scratches dotted around your fur, you just hoped you would be able to play them off.
"Ah, Wraith, I was wondering when you would return, while I am aware that I did not specify your time limit for exploring. I was not aware that you would spend nearly eight exploring hours. Is there something I should be aware of?" He asks, giving no indication to his emotional state.
"No Master Harauphar, everything is fine and I had not encountered anything worthy enough of informing you. I apologize for taking longer than expected and will try my best to not extend my free time beyond your expectations." You apologize, you knew foxes couldn't sweat but you were sure if you could, you'd probably drenched. You keep your head down, not daring to look at your Master straight in the eyes while you lie to him.
"Apology accepted Wraith, however as of now I will now my state that any free time you have from now on is limited to only three hours at most, of course not including sleeping. Do you understand Wraith?" Master Harauphar says.
"Yes Master. From now on I am aware that my free time is now limited and should use it wisely and not drain your generosity Master Harauphar." You answer, still keeping your head down.
"Very well, however you are not allowed to rest as of yet, I have planned that this night we will train your magical abilities. We have about six or seven more hours of night and while magic isn't entirely reliant on darkness, it is known to be stronger during nighttime." Master Harauphar says.
Your ears perk up and for a moment you've forgotten about your secret and the map. Master Harauphar seemingly does not suspect you in anyway. You look up and meet his eyes and for a moment you see a emotion you were unable to pinpoint in his emerald green eyes. You quickly dismiss it and ask
"Of what does this training entail Master Harauphar?" You ask.
"You shall see soon enough, this training will combine both fel magic and your own kitsune abilities. It will be your first time properly using fel energy and will also serve as a glimpse to your future powers and attributes."
"I look forward to it Master, where shall we begin?" You ask, curious where this training will take place in.