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The conversation between them flowed naturally, time ticked by quickly and it almost naturally appeared as through Woody and Spectra were natural friends opposed to vague acquaintances. Her leathery lips parted with many giggles and laughter as their conversation narrowed down to the nitpick details of horrible stuff that happened to them or their friends. It were these moments that remained most memorable.

When Elwood explained that Perry had recently been sprayed by a skunk, she pulled up a dirty face; probably the same one she had as a pup when touched by a skunk. "Ugh, no!" Spectra protested to that thought alone. "Very smelly Perry." She could imagine that the new smell earned him a temporarily nickname or two. "So, how did you guys deal with the smelliest Alpha?" Curiously and bravely, Spectra added questioningly. "Hey, do you mind if I call you Woody?"