Emmeline watched the poor thing with nothing but concern. She really didn't like to see others, human or not, being picked on in such a manner. But hearing him blame himself for being treated in such a way really broke her heart. No one deserved to feel that way.

She tentatively reached out a gentle hand to still his own from scratching at his arms the way he was. "It isn't your fault, Woopy," she said calmly, smiling at him as reassuringly as she could, "No one deserves to be treated that way and I'm quite sure you did nothing to garner their attentions in such a way."

She stooped some as she pulled her hand away so that she was closer to his level, hoping it would help to calm the poor thing. "Is there anything I can do to help you?" she asked, hoping it wouldn't offend him but to show him that she did care and was being sincere in her concern for him.