An Alpha for the Alpha
Actuall Hunter, which it turns out his name is, is quite enthusiastic about my plans for the garden, and he helps me to locate a pair of work gloves, a shovel, and some long-handled shears.
I attack the tomato plants with great enthusiasm and vigor, snipping here and trimming there, chattering to myself ... and the plants ... all the while, making my wolf mumble something about losing one's mind.
“Here you are. You will be much happier without …,” Snip, “...This branch, and I'm sure you'll do better if you're thinned out …,” Clip, "... Right here."