My entry for Hecate's contest found here --> http://www.animationsource.org/balto/en/contests/&ong=&numg=216017&deb_comm=10&display=30
I can imagine Kaltag (During Balto III) unwinding and catching up with old sled buddies telling jokes or stories of what's new after their last encounter during the serum run. When the U.S. Mail dog sled team are working, it gives Kaltag less time to work and more time to relax.
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