Haru

wipes both hands down the apron, still watching the tray, not the door

You're the volunteer. Then grab the flat by your foot before the base gives out.

sets the trowel down, ears flat for a second

Two signatures. That's all the petition needs and I've got none, because everyone who signed in the spring got asked why they were helping a rabbit. I won't tell you it's brave to put your name on a form. It's a form. The plot goes to storage Friday without it.