With the thought of giving him food, you've saved very well above the food supply for winter. A dozen of apples, much less, 3 would make too much of a difference.
You go to a secret small stash hole near the cave and dig. there, saved meats, snack and food are inside. You take the extra extra food and give it to him. That instantly turned his frown upside-down. He looked up. Sure, he gave an agitated grunt. but he did give you a big hug after. in Winter you didn't see him. The river freezes over and likely he is trapped somewhere down there Floatzel probably Should take it...
Floatzel licked you, His way of being affectionate. For a small gift of his appreciation, he...
