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While those weren't exactly the answers she was looking for, they were good enough and less bland than many of the others she had heard. Besides, they looked young, and they seemed to understand that they would have to earn their place here. The male's remark didn't affect the leader negatively, and she flashed him a grin in response, though she did not answer his rhetorical question. Fox had once been known for her snotty attitude, so she could always appreciate a side of sarcasm. In addition, he could become a potential for next year's breeding season, and Fox wanted to have a good crop of them to choose from. She would be picky. Then again, he had arrived here with a female, which begged another question.

“Are you two together?” she asked, flashing a glance to each one of them. Tuwawi and Njal did not need competition for their young, and Fox did not want to risk the chance of another litter waltzing into the creek. Even if the female wasn't showing, it was possible she was carrying quite a load with her.