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The mention of his son caused the male to sit upright, ears pushed forward and tail splashing behind him. "You've met him?" he asked eagerly. "How's he doing?"

It occured to him, belatedly, that she might not have seen him for some time. Perhaps he'd even seen the boy more recently. But to the father, it felt as though years had passed since he'd last seen his son, and he was willing to take any news on the matter of his health, happiness, and general wellbeing. Thoughts of recruiting the shewolf fled completely, and he looked at her with a new light in his eyes.

"Are you his girlfriend?" he added, unable to help but wonder. Sunny was getting older - Grayday wouldn't be entirely surprised if he sired a little this year, though he hoped the boy had sense enough to wait, considering his own tumultous upbringing.

But then, Grayday hadn't had the sense to wait, either.