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"Yup, both of them - great people," Birk nodded eagerly. He liked both Elwood and Finley and there had not been any reason to change that first, very good impression of the leaders. "And I believe that you are a great one too," he then added, hoping that being friendly and welcoming would help to break the ice even further. For some reason he sensed that Jay was not totally at ease with him and, since Birk had weirded out many wolves he had met, he attempted to act as normal as it was possible. 

"Would you like to have a lunch with me? I will have to stash this foot, but I know a great mousing spot. Or... if swamp-food is more for your taste, I know the best place in the area. What do you think?" he looked expectantly at the young man, while all of Birk's being was radiating "say yes, say yes, say yes" attitude.