After the first sketch, Rudder decided Redstiza probably could use a lift back to land so he offered his tail to the guy. Since this one got color, I’d say the Tanuki was grateful the macro (usually micro) otter was so kind to do that for him.

Art is  Redstiza

Rudder is mine
(Anyone who saw the pic I accidentally posted, thank you for letting me know what I’d done, don’t know how I overlooked that)