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her own words seemed to go right in wildfire's ear and out the other. truthfully, portia couldn't decide if this upset or relieved her-- but she understood her friend regardless based on the circumstances, so she didn't voice this. she merely nodded empathetically-- both she-wolves went through similar experiences, neither really had to explain their actions to the other. 

she nodded thoughtfully, pressing on a happier smile. "i think i'm back to that old den from last year-- near my medicine cache?" she replied, trying to hold on to their more cheerful conversation. as an afterthought, portia's ears pricked and she added, "well i'm not pregnant, of course, but i've been thinking about it-- just in case, you can never be too prepared..." her ears fell and she ducked her chin, eyes gleaming and tail tapping gently on the sandy beach as she shot her friend a soft smile. "the world is wonderful in that way, isn't it?"