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...Hurt as much as any big cat she said, and Slavik spent only a few seconds wondering what other kinds of big cats there were, and what size made them considered big. After reaching the shore and lying down, Slavik watched as Speedy finished shaking her own pelt out. He gave an amused smile, as now they both looked rather like mops. She curled up where Slavik had made room for her, her damp fur clung tighter to her body and Slavik could easier feel the rise and fall of her breaths.

He tightened his body around her, closing his eyes and becoming fully content next to her. They both exerted warmth, and he felt perfectly serene. She answered his question about being a healer, adding in some context about her past. He opened his mouth to answer her question, pausing only to watch what she was doing as she began to groom him. I’m mostly a hunter, but I want to be a caregiver too. I like taking care of wolves who need help, so I want to look into knowing a little healing. I only know the basics, he said, then bent down to lick flat some of the fur on Speedy’s head.