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(Same here - too many couples rush into parenthood in these tales, causing them to be unprepared for raising children. Besides, becoming mates seems a very important thing in stories, right?)

- Juuchan17

As it should be.

Aleu: It was a hard transition, yeah. I was used to just having to walk into town to get breakfast, and then I suddenly had to hunt for it. It took several weeks, but I finally perfected the art. The overall transition from one species to another is not one that should be easy, I suppose. But I view it as a preparation for the years ahead in my life.

Saba: I admit, being a sled dog is hard, but I get along fine with my teammembers. They know as well as I do that, if we don't get along, we'll most likely lose more than a race.

Kodi: Well, I think that it was a combination of both. We were sled dogs first, and mates second. It was only when our job started becoming a little less stressful that we decided to have a family.

Tydye: We're still together; it wasn't our faults, after all. We just accepted the fact that we could never raise a family. It was hard at first, but then it became easier. All we want now is each other.

Malena: We're all unique. I have an eye-twitching thing because I just decided to do it one day. Mom warned me that if I kept doing it, I'll never stop...and she was right.

Dingo: I'm not sure. I guess I was just bored with my job as a telegraph dog, and decided to be a little more adventurous. It's not fair that all the females in my family were sled dogs but I wasn't so I decided to see how I liked it.

Well, you are a quarter wolf, Aleu - I guess your skills awakened after some time in the wild, huh? What was the hardest skill you had to learn out there?


Have you ever been afraid of the . . . you know, risky parts of being a sled dog? Did you ever feel you didn't have to be pulling a sled?


Well, that's good to know! How did the hardships of being on a sled team strengthen your bond with Dusty?


At least you two are still thinking positive about each other. *smiles* If you did have children, what names did you have in mind? Like for boys and girls?


See, this is what I like about you - you're such a positive character! Did you ever think about falling in love and settling down with a mate like Saba, Kodi and Tydye had or were you afraid something would backfire on you like it had for each of them?


Wow, I almost forgot you had mostly had sisters! Did their presence on sled teams seem to invisably pressure you into trying out for a sled team yourself?

Oh, and thanks for responding!

- Juuchan17

Survival, in general. Basically, everything was hard!


I'm afraid you'll have to spell out what you mean by 'risky'. Yeah, sometimes I felt a little tired of my job, but I couldn't ask for a better job in all the world.


We had to rely on each other. When one of us fell, the other picked them up. It helped us to grow stronger and more in trust with each other.


Tydye: I try not to think about it too much, actually. It hurts too much. Besides, I really don't know.


Positive? Try TOO positive. You should have seen what happened when Saba swallowed a sock once. As for a mate...I figured that the right time would present itself. But it hasn't so far...


I guess so. I mean, I was getting bored with my other job, and decided to be a little more adventerous like Dad was.

Kodi <-- How surprised were you when you found out Dusty was pregnant with your pups?

Kodi: Not very, actually. I had the 'oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow, oh, wow' that usually comes with that kind of announcement, but I think my other thought was 'Dad's too young to be a grandparent'...that's a scary thought.

(Too lazy to quote my last post . . . gah)

Aleu: But at least you did survive . . . *whew!* I'm glad for you in the end of things.

Saba: Sorry for not being specific. I mean, accidents, wild animal attacks, . . . that sort of thing. Almost like what happened to Malena's team or similar situations like that. Still, I suppose if the job makes you happy, why not do it, right?

Kodi: And I guess all that time together made that one special moment when you both chose to start a family REALLY special, right?

Tydye: I understand. *pats her head* I wonder, did you two ever think about adoption instead? It's an alternative option!

Malena: O__o; Oh dear. That sounds awkwardly weird. Well, since you hadn't really had that "right time," what are you looking for in a guy exactly? Would you prefer one that's all dog, all wolf, a mix of both (like yourself), or something out of the ordinary . . . like a different species?

Dingo: And boy, did you have an adventure, as well as working along side your dad like Kodi did when he was younger! That must have made you proud, huh?

- Juuchan17

Aleu: I'm glad, too. I'm glad for everything that has happened.

Saba: Oh, sure. If I wasn't afraid of the risks, I'd be a jerk, you know, like Kodi. I just want to do my job because I love being a sled dog.

Kodi: Any decision, to me, is a special occasion. Whether it's just buying a new collar or raising a family, I take the time to made the right choice.

Tydye: We had considered it, but we figured that it just wouldn't be the same. It's a nice idea and all, but it just wouldn't work with us.

Malena: Don't worry; she survived. *smiles* I really wouldn't have a preference for a mate...probably a husky, though.

Dingo: It was a little awkward, but yeah, it was fun. I kept trying to make Dad proud of me...and I think I did.

Dingo->How proud was your dad?

Dingo: Proud beyond words. Think of how glad the 2nd Continental Congress was when they declared independence...and Dad was a thousand times that proud.

Aleu <-- My friend wanted me to ask this..When you were a pup, did you ever want to become a sled dog when you were older? Since you take after your dad.

Aleu: Actually, yes. For several months, I wanted to be a sled dog, but I think I grew out of it.

Dingo: If you could have a second lease on life would you continue to be a sled-dog?

Dingo: Definitely; I can't see myself doing anything else.