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he was quiet for a bit before he spoke, but jaylen smiled wider when he did. me, big? you shoulda seen my pa! he chortled with a little shake of his head, though he was blushing beneath his fur at what would be a compliment for any bear. the brown bear tilted his head at the apology, sorry for what? i'm enjoying your company already, jaylen hummed, do you... are you merrick's family, too? a real curiosity. jaylen thought all packwolves were family, but some were more real family than others, and the bear couldn't tell by looking at him if this boy was young enough to be another son or not.