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Steady shook his head, but gave Mason a soft smile. "I knew you were going to drill me with that question. I should have stuck with my original answer," he said playfully. "In all seriousness, females have every ability to do what males do. They're strong, willful, and protective of their families, just like I am... But, I can still want a boy," he said, smiling.

Steady nodded, "I think you'd make a fine nurse, Mason. You have a big heart, and you care for others deeply- great qualities for someone who wants to be a caretaker," he told his nephew. Then, he remembered, "You know, Ryuu wants to be a healer, not very different from a nurse, I don't think. I offered to escort her to other packs to learn from their healers. I'd do the same for you," he offered. He had no knowledge of exactly how to be a nurse, but he could and would help Mason find out, if he wanted.