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"She sighed, annoyed at her restlessness. "So," she said, disrupting Wolf in another backward glance. "Who would win in a fight--you or a pack of wolves?" He frowned at her, all seriousness. "Depends," he said, slowly, like he was trying to figure out her motive for asking. "How big is the pack?" "I don't know, what's normal? Six?" "I could win against six," he said. "Any more than that and it could be a close call." Scarlet smirked. "You're not in danger of low self-esteem, at least." "What do you mean?" "Nothing at all." She kicked a stone from their path. "How about you and ... a lion?" "A cat? Don't insult me." She laughed, the sound sharp and surprising. "How about a bear?" "Why, do you see one out there?" "Not yet, but I want to be prepared in case I have to rescue you." The smile she'd been waiting for warmed his face, a glint of white teeth flashing. "I'm not sure. I've never had to fight a bear before." --
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