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His reply and dashing smile elicited a nervous giggle from the female. Mint-green eyes warmed at his words, but Bambi was quick to remind herself that she had only just met Kennedy. He was handsome and she was indeed attracted to him, but there was no telling what the future held for either of them. She offered the male a bright smile. “Me, too,” was the simple answer she gave.

After a moment, she looked to him again. The borders had proved to be relatively calm that morning, and Bambi saw no reason why her and her new-found friend shouldn’t enjoy themselves. Without warning she nipped playfully at Kennedy’s shoulder, laughing as she sped off ahead of him over the Ridge’s outskirts. They could mark the borders and have fun at the same time, she believed. She never glanced back towards her sooty companion, but she hoped that sooner or later she would be able to sense him chasing her.

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