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Ivev didn't think she had ever come into heat before- she had turned two last April and had expected one before then, but nothing happened. But the arctic female had been so focused on surviving in her former pack that stress and behavioral suppression might've led to her body forgetting about reproduction. And Ivev had little need to get pregnant- for although she had learned plenty about it, the wolf had no plans to be mated anytime soon.

I would expect it to be snowing right now! It is the middle of winter, after all.

Her quip was followed by a response of the chocolate wolf's embarrassment, and Ivev shook her head in lighthearted dismissal. It wasn't uncomfortable for her, just unexpected.
No, it's a part of nature. I just wasn't expecting anyone to come into hea-... Ivev looked a little sheepish as her brazen words trailed off.
Sorry. It's not the most cordial subject, is it?