What trees have you got around here? || Joining

It's a good idea to leave your troubles— Immediately, pain and regret replaced Dale's excitement. His head drooped and tail tucked between his legs. Cooper felt his throat feel as if it was closing as apologies tumbled from his muzzle. "I do sincerely apologize, I was unaware of your recent loss," he spoke, unwilling to lookup and meet the eyes of those around him. A foolish slip of words and he felt like he had jeopardized his chance of joining the group.

Though, surely they wouldn't prevent him from joining just because he mentioned what was surely a sore spot. No, that was a foolish notion that he must quickly banish from his mind. That didn't mean he didn't feel bad though. Perhaps he would make it up to them somehow. —at home when operating a vehicle.

"SPEECH"