This was adorable. I can picture it so clearly - a cute little fox cub. I loved the conversation between Alex and Fox too; it felt very real.

Kudos!

I really liked the beginning, but the ending seems kind of unfinished to me even for a one-shot

Oh, WOW. You left the nicest review on my fic and I'm so glad I can return the favour, because I love this. I love the way you've written Ben and Alex (you know I love writing their dynamic), especially their banter, because it's funny and poignant and perfect. Really, really well done!

I loved Alex and Ben's dynamics, especially that talk about cubs. And poor Ben, beating himself up over his inability to help Alex escape MI6 clutches.
Happy Spyfest

the precise brand of Ben Alex angst I'm here for. lovely :)

I loved this! I literally "aww-ed" out loud when Alex realized the fox was still alive and wanted to take him back. And the line "he really hoped that was true, and this wasn't another cub to whom he could only make empty promises to" really hit me hard. Poor Ben... he's just trying his best

I really enjoyed this—great job! Thanks for participating in SpyFest:)