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Arric’s answer was right about what he expected—it seemed to also be the opposite of what he felt he himself had accomplished, though he didn’t feel he needed to voice that. “'Not terrible' is the new standard, is it?” His tone was dry—but there was humor there.

Instead, a swing of his muzzle was given, his eyes searching the face of his Beta. “You and Arlette?”