Ty and the kangaroo lay in a heap, still connected. "Strewth, that was wonderful." gasped the female.
"You can TALK?" gasped Ty
"Only to you." she replied "You must have some kind of magic power and mating must have enabled me to communicate with you.My name's Matilda"
Ty finally managed to extract himself and explained all about himself. When he had finished, Matila told him that she always wanted a joey for her pouch, and would be happy to 'adopt' him if he made himself younger and smaller. "You've got a deal, Matilda - or should I say Mom!" said Ty.
Ty shrank himself, but found he didn't have as much magic power when he was a roo and only managed to make himself a third smaller. "Hope this is small enough" he muttered as he climbed into Matilda's pouch. It was a tight fit and he had to bend double with his feet poking out, but it felt snug and cosy
"Welcome to your new home, Ty" said Matilda, kissing him and giving his foot an affectionate tickle.