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I adore pups, they explained with a small smile, but there’ll be plenty of those around every spring. I certainly don’t need to make any of my own. I would much rather be an older sister or an aunt than a mother.

Masque’s eyes softened as they held his gaze a moment before they looked away. They thought about asking Mulherin if there was anyone he fancied, like perhaps Sunset. But if they teased him about that, he would probably ask about their romantic prospects.

They would discuss anything with their brother but Masquerade would prefer to do something else now, they decided. Their eyes combed over their quiet surroundings a moment before they looked toward the Toweard again.

Speaking of building families, did you know moose begin rutting around this time of year? We should see if we can find some, they thought aloud, wondering if Mul would know what that word meant. We’d have to be very careful—they’re more aggressive than usual—but it’s very interesting to observe.