Andy's POV.
I can't say much about today, it was relatively boring, I could only stay in bed, spend my day lying here, I could at least use my cell phone, which I asked my sister to go to my apartment and bring me the charger because it had no battery left, and I don't usually take it with my charger in my stuff since I make my cell phone battery last almost all day, so it's unnecessary to carry it in my backpack. And of course, I had the company of my parents between certain times, we talked a bit, I told mom how it all started with Pawpsie, and I really started from the beginning, since I discovered my feelings towards him, and that it happened when I was just finishing my high school, she already knew that I admired him because I said it so openly and because it didn't insinuate some kind of romantic... attraction to put it that way, but actually my feelings were within that admiration, but I just let that go, because as I have mentioned before, I saw it as something very distant, that would never happen, and it was simply a secret platonic love, because of the same fear I had of what she was going to think or say, and that throughout my years of college, my engine was always him, in my good and bad days, I always thought of Pawpsie, and that was enough for me to move forward, I wanted to make it clear to her that the impact he had on me was very great, and it was something that I needed to not let myself fall for anything, I even reminded him about the musical that I participated in, and that it was he who inspired me and motivated me to present myself in front of all that audience and all those same mammals that were part of the cast that they hated me, to show my talent and let that speak for me. Later I told her several of the anecdotes that I lived with Pawpsie although, of course, I omitted certain anecdotes that I don't want her to know, you already know a specific one well, the truth is that nobody will ever know that, not even my family, it was something so intimate and special to me that I want Pawpsie and me to be the only ones to know about it, or us and the walls of my apartment, hehe
Mom was slowly understanding everything better, processing each word, and realizing that everything I told her was true, what I felt for Pawpsie was completely real, and that he was literally the BEST thing that ever happened to me, it was that love that I had ever longed to experience, that mammal that I had wanted to have by my side for years, and that now that I have it, nothing and no one will make me go away from him, ever.
- "You know, Andy?" Mom asked me. She was sitting in the same chair Pawpsie was earlier in the morning.
- "Tell me, mom." I asked nicely.
- "There came a time when I suspected that maybe you weren't quite straight." She admitted looking into my eyes. I was a little surprised to hear that, I wondered if I ever let see something like what she says, "non-straight" behavior.
- "What makes you say that?" I asked curiously what she would give as an answer.
- "I don't know, certain habits of yours, gestures, behaviors, tastes, your low attraction to other females, things like that since your teenage days. You were a little different from the rest of the male foxes, but I don't mean to say that it was bad, I think that we foxes had also created stereotypes even among ourselves, where the males liked something and the females the other, very distinguished things, that's how we were educated, it's something generational, and that's why I thought it was normal, but you broke that scheme, that's why sometimes I thought you were walking through the other field, but I wanted to deny it at the time, and just think that it would be one stage in your life and what you would move on to the next one." What she explained I didn't know how to interpret it.
- "I understand. But… is that good or a bad thing?" I asked very doubtfully.
- "Neither of the two. What I want to get at is, it doesn't matter, I appreciate the vulpine that you are, that you came to form, and see that the values that I was able to give to your sister and to you were worth it at the end of the day. Because if I had continued working as a teacher, I would have been retired at this time, with more money than now, but I don't know how you would have developed, or if I was mentally well or crazy like your aunt, but I'm grateful that I was able to be part of the growth of both of you, and see that what I did was not in vain. The fact that Nicholas told me last night, I had to process it in my head, and at the end of my intern duel, I came to the conclusion that this "normal and natural" thing no longer matters to me, I'm tired of all that, I have more things to think about and worry about…" At that, he looked me up and down, referring to this problem as an example, to which I quickly understood and nodded. "…That clinging to a stupid ideology that does not leave me anything good at all, and that I will not be an impediment for you to be happy, because my wish is that you be happy, in what you do, where you are, and with whoever you are, be it female… or male. I love you, and I want you to always know that and never doubt it." She finished explaining and took my arm, squeezing gently and smiling slightly.
- "Thank you very much, ma, I love you too, chingos. I mean, I didn't do all of that on purpose, it was just me, I think I unconsciously let it show, but yes, I really appreciate your support in all of this, and I'm sorry for being afraid to tell you, but as I told you, I wanted to find the courage to do it, and well, I actually didn't even tell you, that's the funny thing, the circumstances played dirty on me, hehe." I replied scratching the back of my neck.
- "Yeah, and don't play with that, it's delicate." He said in a scolding way, but with a bit of humor.
- "Well, after so much suffering, a little humor doesn't hurt anyone, does it?" I asked with a slightly goofy grin.
- "Andy." She said my name with a scary voice tone and piercing eyes of that mother's anger, but she knew very well that it was game in this case.
- "'Ta bien, ama, no se encabrone". The last thing I need is your sermons." I said repositioning myself on the bed, rolling my eyes mockingly.
Traduction: Alright, mom, don't get fuzzy
- "Cuida ese hocico, cabrón." She responded by exaggerating her voice, which couldn't help but laugh, and neither did she.
Traduction: Watch that mouth, you brat.
- "¿Quién te ama, vulpino pendejo, estúpido, idiota, animal de la creación?" She asked listing lovely insults. And yeah, ma has always enjoyed showing affection to my sister and me insulting us, don't ask me why. I guess the Mexolican mom culture has almost completely taken over her, and that was something I loved.
Traduction: Who loves you, you damn asshole, stupid, idiot, vulpine of creation?
- "Oh, I don't know, will it be you?" I asked in a very foolish and doubtful way.
- "Un chingo y tres costales, baboso." She smiled as she answered, and we both laughed at the end.
Traduction: A shitload and three sacks, you fool
- "Honestly, ma, I think you'd love to get to know Nick more, after all, you still admire him, don't you?" I asked her.
- "Yeah, sure, that hasn't changed at all, it seems to me that he's a great icon for our species. Although, there is something peculiar here, Foxtrot." He said mysteriously, I was a little surprised.
- "Eeeh, what is it?" I asked confused.
- "Isn't he like... 35?" She raised an eyebrow at the question.
- "Hehehe... actually, he's 38." I clarified the detail and then outlined a silly smile, to which she crossed her leg, crossed her arms, and almost put on a mischievous smile, waiting for an answer or something, I don't know.
- "Don't look at me like that, I don't care about that, he looks very young for his age and very, very stunning. Also, you can't tell me anything about it, dad is older than you by ten years, hm." I answered frankly and without fear, folding my arms and looking away like a diva. I can finally show off Pawpsie 's beauty in front of her, it was something I really wanted to do.
- "I wasn't going to say anything or ask you for an explanation, but how kind of you to do it." She shrugged her shoulders without losing her posture in the chair.
- "Well, now you have it, and for free just this time." I turned my head towards her with a funny look.
- "So now hurry up with the wedding, I don't want you to be marrying an old man in your mid-20s, pendejito." She snapped her fingers. How insolent she is, but… yeah, it's true, I want to enjoy all the years I can together with Pawpsie, although I really doubt that in the following years he will lose his beauty, the living proof is his mother, Frankie, who is a very beautiful vixen and even older than ma, and although she has some elderly features, they go unnoticed, if you don't pay attention to them, you would think that she is at least in her 30s.
- "Hmmph, I hate to admit it, but yeah, you're right. But it will come in its time, that's not rushed, because you know the repercussions after rushing things, they don't end in anything good. By that, I meant a possible divorce or things like that, and I don't want anything in the world for that to happen to me with Pawpsie.
- "Okay, Andy, it will be when you both feel ready. As long as you don't take too long like your sister who hasn't even married Javier, it would be fine." She rolled her eyes and sighed gracefully. And yeah, Edith and Javier have not wanted to make that marriage union yet, they have already been together for several years, and they still have no intentions of marriage, they will have their reasons, but as for me, I am sure of what I want, and what I want most in this life, is to live it together with Pawpsie.
- "At least I can say that your… mate, is Nicholas, and that boy… yes he is quite handsome, that pleases me, that you at least got yourself a handsome male. And well, I would say that song by Becky G-raffe and that rabbit dude, Bad Bunny, a ti te gustan mayores." I won't deny that I was surprised that he quoted that song so… right, I couldn't help but snort.
Traduction: You like them older
- "NOS gustan mayores. And wow, ma, how hip and so… hesitant you are." I commented bouncing my eyebrows a bit.
Traduction: WE like them older
- "Your playlist, I still listen to it." She said with a pretty smile, that touched me.
- "Aww, how cute, ma, glad to hear that." I responded, in the same way, sharing the smile. – "But yeah, you will like Nick very much, and I would like us to resume that visit we wanted to make you." I suggested, it would be an opportunity for the three of us to live together and for her to see how wonderful, likable, and friendly Pawpsie is.
- "That would be great, honey." She responded with a warm smile on her face, it made me happy to see that she was open to meeting him.
- "Yes! It will be very nice, I have talked to him about you, about dad, a little about Edith, about my work, about what I like to do, and… AH! I remembered that the other week is my dance performance." I almost forgot; the date was approaching.
- "Really? When is it?" She asked curiously.
- "Next week, Friday night. In fact, yesterday was going to be the last rehearsal, before…you know." Referring to the friendly visit with the mastodon cat.
- "Don't mention it anymore, please. Anyway, well, at least I think you'll be healthier that day, because don't even think that I was going to allow you to dance after you left here, I already know you well." It happens that sometimes, I was able to start dancing at full 11 at night at home or that I could be sick with some flu or fever, and even so, I would start dancing... yeah, I'm deranged.
- "Objection, you can't anymore, I don't live with you anymore." I shook my finger.
- "I'm still your mother, pendejo, and even if you're fifty years old with gray hair where the sun doesn't shine, you respect me and do what I tell you. Did you hear me?" She exclaimed with a menacing mom look.
- "Yes, mami." I responded with a cheeky smile.
- "Más te vale, cabrón." She nodded, satisfied at my very willing decision to obey.
Traduction: You better off, brat.
- "Well, if you're done with your sermon, you're cordially invited to the event." I said keeping my calm smile.
- "Glad to go, darling." She kindly accepted my invitation.
- "Splendid, I will give you your respective ticket in the following days." I responded with joy.
And so, ma and I continued to live together, they also let dad come in with us, and we had a very pleasant time, at least they made my day less boring. Hours later, my co-workers also came to visit me along with my bosses, and of course Adrián again, they were very worried about me but everything turned out fine in the end when they were able to see me, I was happy to see them here, normally my relationship with them has been simply work, I have never gone out with any of them since almost always they already had their plans, or I did not feel like going out, but I am glad that this is not an impediment to worry about someone from the office, feeling that solidarity and support are very cool for me.
They all stayed a couple of minutes to make sure I was okay, I informed them all that I would be discharged possibly tomorrow or until Monday, to which my bosses gave me the opportunity to stay home and work from there for the next few days, to fully recover my physical health, which I thanked you very much for the kind gesture, if I'm honest, I wasn't going to deny such a thing as that, it's better to keep that benefit, hehe, so I can enjoy my mornings and welcome Pawpsie more joyfully when he comes home.
Which suddenly reminded me of his mission. Hell, how did it come out? Will he be okay? Him and the others? Will they have been able to capture the culprits of everything? I began to worry about it, I mean, I know they are very capable of anything, but it was inevitable for me to think about their safety, after all, they were after subjects of an entire criminal organization. And…he said that he and the others, Officer Judy, Lieutenant Wolford, and Agent Savage were coming to visit me today, I hope that still stands, I want to see them walk through that door for the remainder of this day. I was at this moment alone in the room, I was lost in my thoughts when I heard the door of my room open, and I immediately got excited because I thought it would be Pawpsie.
- "Hi, Pawp…!" I trailed off the moment I saw who it was. It wasn't Pawpsie or any of the other officers, it was him, that hybrid mammal I saw in the morning.
- "Hi, it's me again." He greeted as he closed the door.
- "Oh, hello… Toreros, right?" I asked to reaffirm that I didn't forget his name.
- "Yeah, that's right." The mammal responded. He seemed a little worried, or maybe nervous, who knows why, but he gave me that impression.
- "How do you feel?" He asked delicately as he approached the bed.
- "Well, a bit better I guess, I hope I don't have to wait until Monday to get out of here." I answered honestly, something positive is that my body manages to recover quickly from almost any injury in me.
- "Let's hope so." He said hopefully.
- "And boy, I guess it didn't take long to see you again." I commented honestly, for a moment I thought that he would be busy with other matters and that maybe it would not be today when I would see him again.
- "The truth is that no... I felt uncomfortable being at home thinking that you are still here." He said sadly as he sat down on the chair.
- "I get it. But don't worry, I mean, you don't need to look after me, I have my parents for that, you've already done enough." I answered him gently, I wanted to release him from any responsibility that he might think he had with me.
- "I know I don't have to, but I felt a need to see you again sooner than I planned." He sheepishly admitted rubbing his paws together.
- "But why?" I asked curiously what he would have to say.
- "I don't know, I wanted to know and see that you were okay. The images that I saw in my head of you in the paws of that lion haunted me all the time, even in short naps that I tried to take, I couldn't be alright with myself at home, so I better come here to make sure you were okay." He said gently. I was surprised to see the sensitivity that he showed before me, I had never met someone who cared so much about me in that way, much less coming from a stranger whom I tried to save but ended up saving me.
- "I see, I'm sorry that happened to you. But yeah, I'm fine, you can be sure of that, I hope that can put your mind at ease." I managed a smile to inspire confidence and calm him down a bit.
- "I'm glad to see you fine. Thank you." I could see a very small smile on his face.
- "Well, and..." I was thinking of a topic to continue the conversation. – "Oh, so… you're a hybrid." I remembered that important detail about him.
- "That's right, my mother was an arctic fox and my father a gray wolf, that's where I was born." He affirmed his nature.
- "How interesting. You know, my older sister has a wolf as a boyfriend, if they conceived a kit, it would be just like you." I mentioned, telling him about my family.
- "Really? That would be real nice…although I hope that doesn't get them in trouble later…you know, conservative ideas running around town." Sadly, she knew what he was referring to, many in the city view interspecies relationships with repudiation, and the children born to these couples are cruelly discriminated against.
- "I know… but I trust that as society advances, its ideas will change little by little. Or failing that, they don't give a shit what they think, everyone is free to be with whomever they want, we were not born to please others, but to be happy with ourselves. I firmly replied, it's sickening to expect the approval of others to be happy in this life.
- "You're right. I am sure that if that kit of your sister and her mate is born, they will give him a lot of love and protection from those opponents." He agreed with what I said.
- "Yup. But well, that and if they want to have kits, haha, because here between us, I'll tell you that it took a while... they're not even married. I mentioned with a paw covering the side of my mouth and laughing a little, which managed to make him also let out a light chuckle and stop being upset.
- "Aren't they married yet? Wow, haha, well, it's up to them, they'll do it when they feel ready." He responded by shrugging his shoulders.
- "I'm more likely to get married first than them if I'm honest." I giggled some more, and so did he.
- "If that happens…, will you invite me to your wedding?" Oh, that request was not expected.
- "Oh… uh… sure, yeah, I guess it would be an honor to have my rescuer at the wedding." If it were to happen, (which I hope so), I think there would be no problem for me, maybe even my honorable man could do it, he deserves it after what he did for me
- "Yay! Thank you, I will be very happy to witness that day." Now I finally saw him happier, it was reflected in his eyes and his tail.
- "Hehe, yeah, me too." And I really look forward to that day.
Toreros and I continued talking, he told me about the unfortunate death of his parents that he mentioned to me in the morning, after a car accident in which he lost almost all his teeth and that he almost drowned in his own blood, and also, almost kidnapped... wow, that shocked me and made me quite sad, I can't imagine all that pain and suffering, both physical and psychological, it was too much for a simple mammal, I felt very bad for him, he even made my suffering look like a simple ride on the park.
- "I am so sorry to hear all that, it's something very… tragic, and difficult to digest. But… are you alright now?" I asked delicately.
- "Yeah, don't worry. What happened to my parents... it has been very difficult, but I have learned to live with it, and what happened to my teeth, luckily there was a solution, I have replaced them with new ones made of special metal, that is how I recovered all my teeth and my fangs." He calmly explained and then came over to show me some of his teeth, to tell you the truth, they did a great job, you could hardly tell they were replicas made of metal.
- "Well, at least that makes me a little happier." I commented as I looked away from her mouth.
- "Yeah, thanks." He rearranged himself in the chair.
- "And you say you live in Tundratown." I mentioned curiously.
- "Correct. Having the arctic fox gene, I prefer the cold more than the neutral climate of the city center." He nodded.
- "And what were you doing here then? How did you get to that alley?" I asked curiously.
- "Officer Wilde asked me the same thing last night. And you'll see, because of my teeth, I must go to the clinic from time to time for a check-up, make sure everything is in order. Well, it seems that the doctor who treated me was an accomplice of this criminal organization, and that unfortunate doctor told one of his colleagues to follow me so he could kidnap me, he was walking calmly down that street towards a bus stop towards Tundratown because my car was undergoing repairs, and suddenly an arm covers half my face and drags me into that alley, it was that lion in that yellow suit, but I didn't know it was a lion until I regained consciousness... and I was able to save you." Now everything made sense, it was a really dangerous organized crime, I didn't measure the risk I took to do such a "feat", because it didn't turn out as expected.
- "Now I get it. Ugh, I'm so furious…" I felt my blood boil, but I sighed in defeat. – "We can only hope that Pawp-, Nick and the other officers, have been able to find those responsible." Nick's nickname almost slipped my mind in front of him. I want to see him again, it's almost dark and I miss him, I hope everything went well.
- "Yeah, I know. It only remains to wait for news of that, I also hope that he is well…" He said, directing his gaze to the floor.
- "Hey, and you say you talked to him last night, right?" I asked curiously, I would like to know how much they talked about last night while I tried to keep my soul in my body.
- "Yes, well, at first I was sitting in the waiting room, worried about you, I was lost in thought, and I heard him cry sitting a few meters from me..." Hearing that broke my heart a little... I can't imagine the terrible pain I put Pawpsie through, and I know he said not to blame me, but it was unavoidable. – "And then I realized that he was a police officer, and I told him everything about the crime, and he told me everything else, about the criminal organization, their plans, that I was their target, etc., and then about you." Toreros explained carefully.
- "I see..." I sighed and leaned back on my bed. – "Wow, yesterday was such a… cardiac day, I lived to talk about it, and I don't want it to happen again." I emphasized with a bit of humor.
- "Me neither, hehe." He let out a small nervous laugh.
- "I remember you told me that you promised your parents that you wanted to help and protect others…before they…you know." I turned my head towards him. He sighed.
- "That's right, I've had that wish since I was a child, but circumstances have not given me the opportunity to do it, until now sadly." I assume he was referring to my rescue. – "I have not directed my life to fulfill that desire and that frustrates me, but talking to Officer Wilde, he inspired me with self-confidence, and he motivated me to join the police if I wanted to." Hearing those words was music to my ears, I guess something good had to happen amid such horrible turbulence.
- "That's very cool, I hope you do, what you did for me, I won't ever forget." I told him honestly.
- "I won't forget what you did for me either. Anything you need, you can call me, I will always be available, I mean it from the heart." I was touched by his concern for me since we barely know each other and at that unfortunate moment, we were complete strangers.
- "Thank you very much, really, but why are you being so nice to me?" I sensed what he would answer me, but I needed to know more than just that.
- "As I already told you, what you did for me is really special and important to me. Nobody would have dared to do what you did, my freedom could have ended at that moment, and then maybe my life, who knows, but you prevented it, and I don't care that it didn't turn out the way you wanted, it was a totally volatile situation, you did what you could, and that was more than enough for me, so I say, thank you. I promise, to you, to Officer Wilde, to me, and to this city, that I will be a good mammal, and that I will help all those who need it, and that I will." He sounded so determined that I couldn't help feeling so proud of him, I didn't know him that well, but I have no doubt that he is a mammal of the highest quality.
- "I know that it will be so, Toreros, I'm sure of what you will achieve." I encouraged him with a smile.
- "Thank you very much, you're the best." He responded by sharing a smile. I was surprised to see so much sensitivity and vulnerability in a mammal as big as him, like him, there are few like him, normally someone with more height and strength would behave superior just for that, but it wasn't the case, and I liked that a lot, I think he's special, he has something that distinguishes him, besides being a hybrid, it's a small spark that he has very well protected inside him, but that wants to come out, and I see that he is slowly doing it, I think that when he fulfills his wish, a light that he needs to ignite, and it will fly in dozens of fireworks, just like that song I love so much by Catty Perry, Firework.
- "Well, I'll let you rest now, I don't want to be a bother." He said as he stood up.
- "You're not a bother, you never would be." I replied smiling warmly.
- "I'm glad to hear that." He said standing up.
- "But hey, the truth is, I wish we could keep talking. Can I have any contact of yours?" I asked gently, repositioning myself on the bed.
- "Of course, I'll give you my number. You can write me whenever you want." He then proceeded to share his phone number with me, I had my cell next to me, so I immediately registered it in my contacts. Toreros Whiteclaw.
- "There! I will write to you soon, I promise." And I did mean it, I'll really write to you very soon.
- "And I will answer you, rest assured." He answered by heading to the door.
- "Oh! In fact, I didn't tell you, I'm a dancer, hehe, and well, next week, Friday to be exact, I have my dance event, and… I'd like to invite you to come to see me if you want." I invited him amicably.
- "Really? Wow, yes, yes, charmed, I would love to." He smiled excitedly; I think he even waggled his tail, how adorable.
- "Cool! I will write to you to be able to get your ticket in the next few days." She replied as happily as he was.
- "I'll be on the lookout." He opened the door, and we said goodbye to each other. It was good to see that this day was not so boring anymore, I talked with mom, a little with dad, with my colleagues, and now I have made a new friend, in a very... unusual way and not for a very nice event, but, something good It came out of that I guess, and it shows that he is someone special, I will be excited to get to know him more.
I was lost in my thoughts again, when minutes later, the door opens again, and when I look towards the door, I notice that a tall mammal with reddish fur, emerald eyes, with a police uniform, and a singular smile on his face… he was that someone who made my day a vacation, a wonderful event, an event of pure happiness… that someone so handsome, so beautiful, so precious, so beautiful, so magnificent, and who loved madly… and that was Pawpsie.
- "Hey there, Cartoons. Did you miss me?" He asked as he entered the room.
- " Pawpsie!" I said almost feeling my eyes illuminated by a divine angel in the form of a vulpine, and that my pupils dilated to their maximum splendor. My heart was beating a thousand per hour, he was fine, that meant everything went well on his mission, I was so happy.
He extended his arms as a sign of a hug, to which I immediately responded by opening mine to hug him as hard as I could, I know it was a few hours, but I felt it forever, I missed him all day, worried that he was okay, but at the same time fighting with my other feeling that he was capable of everything, and I was not wrong. I hugged him like never before, I loved feeling him close to me, his soft fur in my hands, his breathing, feeling his heartbeat, made me feel an incomparable fullness. And I couldn't miss that kiss, that sweet kiss that I needed at this moment, after having contemplated those beautiful eyes for a few moments, in which I saw some wounds on his face, I emphasized that point, asking if he was okay, and he replied that it was something minor and that it was indeed fine, even better that he could see me now he said, I smiled at that, I suppose they could be considered battle wounds, so to speak. Then I felt the presence of more mammals in the room, which caused me to open my eyes in the middle of the kiss and I could see that it was the other officers, Officer Judy, Lieutenant Wolford, and Agent Savage, just as Pawpsie promised.
- "Guys." I said happily ending the kiss with Pawpsie.
- "Hi Andy, nice to see you again." Judy said with a sweet smile on her face. I know that it offends her to be called that, but she really looks so cute and adorable, but I say it with all the respect in the world, she is a very charming bunny. At her sides, Lieutenant Wolford joined her, and Agent Savage, he a little closer to her, no need to ask why. Pawpsie stepped back a little to let Judy get closer to me, and I received her in the same way with a big tight hug, she had to climb on the chair to reach my height.
- "Same here, Judy, I missed you so much." It had been days since I saw her, and if I'm honest, she's a very special to me just like Pawpsie, I consider her a very worthy mammal, so kind, so supportive, I really loved her. After I finished her hug, Lieutenant Wolford came over and gave me a hug as well.
- "Andy the dancer, nice to see you, buddy. Sure, we wouldn't want the visit to be here, but…things happen, I guess." The lieutenant commented as he hugged me and patted me on the back.
- " Hehe, yeah, I know, but hey, this was the best scenario that could happen, because we already know what the other one would have been, and it's not a very pretty one." I responded with humor to his comment.
- "No, it's not." Pawpsie said raising his voice in the back to get a little attention, he was gracefully crossing his arms. The lieutenant and I laughed a bit at that, and after he parted from me, Agent Savage was next. When I met him, he did behave somewhat seriously and moderately, but as I opened up to him that day in the ZPD dining room, his countenance changed considerably, his attitude was friendly and kind, we got along very well as long as we were able to live together.
- "Mr. Foxtrot." He walked towards me semi-formally, he extended his paw to shake it with mine.
- "Agent Savage." I looked at him with a small smile and agreed to his greeting, and then he made a small bow. - "Listen, you know you don't need to do that or call me Mr., with me there are no formalities, and besides... it makes me feel strangely old." I commented releasing a chuckle, he did as well.
- "I know, but that's the way I am inevitably. And feel flattered, because with that pair of canids over there it never happened like that when I met them, and it never will." He jerked his thumb behind him. I almost wanted to burst out laughing when I saw the faces of Pawpsie and Lieutenant Wolford, while they made poses that denoted their discontent, Pawpsie opened his mouth and put his paws on his waist, and the lieutenant crossed his arms and opened his mouth, both frowning. I was also seeing Judy and she was in the same situation as me, but she hid her face a bit to hide her laughter.
- "And I bet they're giving me a funny look behind my back, aren't they?" He asked me without looking back. I really wanted to laugh out loud.
- "Yeah..." I said to finally release my dopamine in the form of laughter, I couldn't help it anymore.
- "But you gave me a hug, Jackie. You remember?" Pawpsie asked in a humorously irritated voice.
- "Of course I remember. I remember that I returned the hug that you started, Wilde, it's called politeness." He answered with a serene look turning back. Pawpsie raised his eyebrow at his response, and Judy and I were still in our bubble of laughter.
- "I thought we were family by now, huh?" Pawpsie said blinking frantically at his frown.
- "And we are, we are one big happy family, that's true. And since we are, you'll also have to deal with this cute little hare, Nicky." He had that same smug Pawpsie grin on his face. I was surprised to hear that he gave him that nickname, I've only heard Frankie say that to him, I'm seriously believing that those who hang out with him, he spreads his personality. In the room only my laughter and Judy's could be heard, agent Savage kept his smile and Pawpsie his same dissatisfied expression, which later changed to a smile.
- "That's my Jackie, you're killing it. EEEEEEEEEEEH." He and Agent Savage yelled at the same time as they pointed at each other and made goofy faces before high-fiving each other. God, I'm having the best time with them here.
- "What about me? Nothing for me? Nothing for the wolf? Am I inexistant or what? Lieutenant Wolford claimed.
- "Easy, Wolfie, you're family too, precious bulky mammal." Pawpsie walked up to him and gave him a shoulder hug and shook him a bit.
- " Hehe, that's better." The lieutenant said with a satisfying smile.
- "And since you are family, go get us some coffee, will you?" Pawpsie asked with a cheeky grin, to which Lieutenant Wolford quickly changed his expression.
- "You're not my chief, Bushy Tail, don't even think about it." The irritated wolf exclaimed.
- "Jackie." He directed his gaze to the little hare.
- Wolford, go get us some coffee. It's an order." Agent Savage commanded. The expression on the lieutenant's face was priceless, and with defeat, he moaned and left the room, but not before warning everyone with a "Expect my comeback, turds." Seriously, I was having the best night ever.
- "Don't you think you guys were a little harsh on Lieutenant Wolford?" I jokingly asked.
- Naaah, not at all, what makes you think such a thing?" Pawpsie answered with a wink and a flirtatious smile. Oh God, how I adore this insufferable and wonderful fox.
- "I'm not lying when I say this goofy fox is the definition of irreverent cheeky." Judy commented approaching Pawpsie side giving him a light tap on his shoulder.
- "We can say we agree on that, Fluff." Pawpsie agreed with her statement, hugging her shoulder afterward.
- "I love you guys." I happily said to them, the truth is that their presence here made my day much happier, well they say that laughter is the best medicine, well it's true, I almost forgot that I was in a hospital room.
- "But no more than me, right?" He asked raising his eyebrow. It was the same question from our first conversation in that park, I could say that that simple phrase and that memory raised my joy to heaven.
- " Pawpsie, I'm not in the mood for obvious questions." I gave the same answer he gave me that next morning, accompanied by a flirtatious wink, to which he laughed a little.
- "Sly Goldie." He responded with a satisfied nod.
- "Dumb Papwsie." Saying that, Judy laughed at it, too, because that's how she told me about her first run-in with the Pawpsie bully.
- "If I may ask… how did it go? Tell me, I want to hear everything." I made myself comfortable on my bed, I was very curious to know how it all happened.
- "Well, as I promised you, Cartoons, I did..." He paused for a moment and turned to see his partners. – "We did justice, for you, and for everyone." As soon as he was going to tell the story, Lieutenant Wolford and Mom entered the room, Mom helped him carry the coffee cups that Agent Savage kindly "asked" him to bring, now ma was part of the warm company in this room, and of course, pa wanted to listen too, I hope the doctors don't mind so many mammals here, but surely Pawpsie and the others used their police privileges to allow themselves to be here all in my room, to which, I'm not complaining at all.
It was then that Papwise, Judy, Lieutenant Wolford, and Agent Savage began to recount everything that had happened, since he left the hospital here, a problem he faced with Chief Bogo regarding erratic driving on the streets (that I was surprised to know), how they all defended him and avoided a possible dismissal from the case, the latest details of the investigation, they thanked me for the badge number and even congratulated me for the act I did, although the truth is that I didn't feel that I deserved it, but I politely accepted his congratulations, I wasn't going to act like a stubborn insufferable kit right now. After how they carried out the final operation, the place, which was a warehouse, how they planned everything, the enemies they found, their methods, Agent Savage also recounted his persecution to the organization's accomplice doctor; Pawpsie, Judy and Lieutenant Wolford shared their own points of view when executing their attacks, Pawpsie said that he found the crime boss's main office where he found information on the location of what was a biological weapon, but that right there he found it to him, and right there Pawpsie confronted him, he said that the criminal dislodged him from his weapon while saying horrible things that he didn't want to go into detail, but that was enough motivation to later be able to disarm him and both faced each other in a fight of bare fist, the crime boss seemed unable to handle Pawpsie's attacks and movements (I never doubted his abilities), and that the boss wanted to escape but was intercepted by agent Savage and other officers at the exit, and that was where they could arrest him and release all the victims they held captive. And so, they finished everything that happened, and that the next thing was to do all the paperwork with data, facts, involved and a big report on everything that happened in general, it had to be documented and archived.
- "Wow, that was really a very… intense situation…" I was stumped by everything I heard, let alone the thought that I could have lost Pawpsie in a confrontation with a delinquent maniac. Fortunately, everything worked out in the end, I hope that the next thing Pawpsie does is not have to face such dangerous mammals again by himself, I don't want to seem overprotective, but... I just want nothing to happen to him, I'd die if something happened to him, but it will be better not to have that mentality, Pawpsie trained years for that and I know that he can always come out unscathed, after all, he is an alpha fox.
- "Nicholas." Mom walked over to him. That took both him and me by surprise, what would she say to him? I just contemplated what would happen.
- "Mrs. Rose." He attentively responded to his name.
- "I thank you so much for keeping what you promised. I can see that you are a very committed vulpine in your work, just as I can see that you are worth it to be with my son." All my senses were highly active, processing every second. - "As I told you last night, he and my daughter are everything to me, and with everything I heard you did, it is more than enough to know that you deserve Andy's hand, and... that I accept you as my son-in-law." Hearing that, I felt how everything rose to the sky, how I could jump out of this bed and fly again, that same feeling I have when I kiss Pawpsie, it was the same thing I felt right now... seeing and hearing that ma accepted me loved, it was beautiful, it was fantastic… it was perfect. I gasped and covered my face, my emotions getting the better of me again, I began to cry, while Judy, Lieutenant Wolford, and Agent Savage all cheered for their dear colleague.
- "Mrs. Rose… I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, infinitely for your words and your acceptance of me. I told Mr. Foxtrot and I tell you; you have the most wonderful, charming, precious, and most talented son in the whole world, and my next promise is to make your son happy, and to keep making him happy and to protect him as long as I breathe." He said that last while looking at me with a beautiful smile, I couldn't stop crying or take my paws off my face.
- "You better off, Nicholas, because you know what could happen if it doesn't." Mom said between joke and threat, I can imagine what she must have warned you last night. Oh ma, don't do that, please.
- "It will not happen, I swear on my soul." He placed his hand on her chest as he made a small bow.
- "Good. Well, go ahead and love my offspring. She pointed at me with her hand. I was just sitting here crying for the thousandth time today, I'm going to be drier than all of Sahara Square, but at least now it's not sadness or guilt anymore. Pawpsie accepted ma's invitation and approached me in search of a new kiss, I received him with my arms open and just as I always do, I hugged his neck and pressed my lips with his. I heard small applause and phrases of support from everyone, although the truth is, that went into the background, every time I kiss him, everything around him disappears and it's just him and me, and I doubt that feeling will ever change.
- "I love you." I said with fur-deep emotion.
- "And I love you, a lot." He answered inches from my face.
- "I can't wait to get out of here, and go home, to you." I told him tenderly, I had not been able to enjoy my first days at home with him there, but the good thing is that I am alive to continue witnessing what it is like to have the mammal of my dreams in my home and in my life, talking, doing, and undoing, whatever we want whenever we want.
- "It will be very soon, don't worry. And get ready, because the other week, we must go to a place, where someone special wants to see you." I did not expect that at all, what and who is he referring to?
- "What are you talking about?" I asked with great curiosity and a touch of uncertainty. He didn't say anything, he didn't answer my question, he just smiled vaguely and raised his eyebrows for a moment. This fox was not lying when he said that it was a whole book of mysteries, I would like to decipher its messages, but with it, it is difficult, it is sometimes very unpredictable, I think this is that occasion, now I will not sleep in peace thinking about what he meant.
…
My recovery was almost immediate, thanks to painkillers, massages and... a little laughter, the next day in the afternoon, I was discharged from the hospital, the truth is I felt like never before, it even seemed like nothing had happened, I think it was for the company of my family, of Pawpsie and his colleagues, who I already consider them friends; with Judy we were able to discuss for hours about our favorite artists and our favorite music, with Lieutenant Wolford I was able to learn more about the traditions of the wolves, (a little more than I already know because of Adrian) his family and more about his ancestry from Wolfska, he was a very interesting topic about royalty, power, influences in today's society and all this great monarchical community, and finally, with Agent Savage I could talk about missions in which he was involved, weapons, equipment, spy anecdotes, and all that, it was the best evening I have ever had, it almost seemed like a sleepover, all of them made my stay in a not so pleasant place into something magical.
After leaving that hospital, the only thing I wanted was to go home, with my beloved, I wanted to enjoy him in our home, to be in bed and on the sofa, covered with a blanket, curled up next to him, feeling his warmth in my body, his fur, laying my head on his shoulder, or on his chest, wrapping him in my arms, and being like that for hours, I really didn't care to do anything else, I could be snuggled with him for eternity. And so it was, arriving at our apartment, we did nothing but rest on the sofa, watching movies, eating popcorn, side by side, wrapped in his arms, caressing his soft tail, although that did not last long, the next thing was to enjoy listening to music while we enjoyed our lips, over and over again, I longed to do it again with him, but we were patient and let my body rest... just for today, although that did not prevent our clothes from being a hindrance, after all, no one said that we couldn't be without a cloth on top inside our home.
And when we went to sleep, it was really the same, only this time we stayed in one position for several hours, waiting for the next day to arrive.
Started the week, my morning began waking up next to my favorite mammal and being in bed for a couple of minutes which he was gradually waking up and gaining energy, and luckily, he was granted one more day of rest, so we had the whole day to ourselves, although, of course, I had to finish some work and then we could enjoy the rest of the day off.
And of course, to start our day correctly, we had to have breakfast, and I prepared my already famous pancakes, both I and Pawpsie love them, a sweet taste in the morning is something that puts almost anyone in a good mood, listening to music while enjoying the company of your beloved ones.
Then I concentrated on my work, I had to cover my tasks for that day so as not to lose the order in which I carry out my assignments, transforming the requirements that my colleagues make into visual language, always trying to find the right ways to carry out that design, this is how I have trained and I have achieved positive comments from both my bosses and our clients, although sometimes can be a damn headache.
And while I was doing my work, I invited Pawpsie to play a little bit, either with PreyStation or my Zbox Series Z, I let him choose the console and my entire library of games that he wanted to play, for that, in addition to paying for some games, I paid my PreyStation Plus and Zbox Ultimate subscription for a larger catalog of games, he preferred PreyStation since he said it was the console that accompanied him in his teenage years, that was very moving to hear. chose call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, his choice is not surprising at all. I loved watching him have fun while I worked, he deserves it after such hard work and a lot of anguish, I know he did not rest in all that time for wanting to keep his promise, which is something I will always remember, and I will never stop thanking him. And now Pawpsie deserved to relax for a while after a lot, he deserves everything in the world.
Sometimes it was difficult to concentrate because I watched him play and I was impressed by how quickly he learned the controls and movements, I don't know if it was his first time playing such a game or if he already had experience, besides obviously being a policeman, but for example, In multiplayer teams, he was the one who made the most kills in the team, despite not having exceptional weapons, he could achieve a lot with a simple R15, or he was also the one who managed to capture the most flags of the opposing team, etc. I won't deny that this started to worry me, my status as a respected gamer was trembling, he could occupy my throne now if I didn't put more effort into it, but meh, I didn't care, it was a healthy and fun competition with my beloved fox.
In the end, I managed to finish my assignments for today, and we had the afternoon free, and today I really wanted to go out with him, I wanted to walk with Pawpsie, I proposed the idea of going out this time to the Grand Fiesta Mall of Zootopia, the best mall in town, to which he happily agreed. We got ready, I was wearing a black sweater and on top a small brown jacket with slim gray pants, while Pawpsie wore a blue shirt and a green jacket on top, along with slim pants like mine, but blue, and there on our necks, our necklaces. We admired ourselves in the mirror, and he smiled to see how beautiful and handsome we looked, while we looked at each other, I hugged him from behind, joining my arms on his chest, and kissed him on the cheek.
What can I say? It was a wonderful afternoon, we walked around the mall, hand in hand, visiting stores of our interest, clothing, technology, video games, sweets, sundries, and Pawpsie even invited me to dinner at one of the restaurants there, and as expected, he wouldn't let me put a single penny on the bill, the only thing I could convince him to do was leave the tip, and nothing else. I couldn't ask for something better than this, or someone better than him, because it doesn't exist, he's the best of everything in general, without any fear of being wrong.
On the way home, if I'm honest... I felt like each atom of my body lit up one by one, creating molecules that caused an entire electric current in their path, I only saw Pawpsie and wanted to make him mine, and as soon as his back was turned, I arrived and hugged him from behind, but not just showing an innocent affection, but insinuating that I wanted him to show me all his love, kissing his shoulder with small bites meanwhile I caress his torso, building up the flame.
- "You don't mind if I unbutton this?" I asked seductively while performing such exciting action.
- "Not at all, but... don't you think you should rest more?" Even if he asked that I knew he wanted this as much as I did, I could notice in his raspy sexy voice.
- "Nah, I feel good now, I think you know how quickly we foxes recover from our injuries, besides... you owe me it." I said as I unbuttoned the last button of his shirt, passing my paws over that hot belly that always drove me crazy, dipping my nose into the fur on his neck, intoxicating me with his scent.
- "Yeah, very true…" He chuckled and I kissed his cheek and his neck, I could hear him moan a little, and that turned me on. It was then that I slowly took off his jacket, and he helped me take it off faster, and we just dropped it on the floor, just like his shirt, I had my beloved's entire torso naked and all to myself, I gently caressed him, feeling those beautiful muscles in the palms of my blessed paws, and we finally shared kiss after kiss. Pawpsie turned and took me by the waist without taking his lips off me, leading me to the kitchen counter, where he bumped into my waist.
- "I wanted to do this so badly that night…but…" I commented in a whisper, but Pawpsie cut me off by putting his finger on my muzzle.
- "Sshh, don't mention that anymore, that's history... and let's just say that sometimes the best just has to wait a little longer..." From his finger on my snout, he traced a line from my snout to my cheek, then to my neck, and finished in my chest, traveling slowly, causing me to melt inside.
- "Totally… and something else I want you to know…" I paused and Pawpsie wore an expression that wordlessly asked me to continue.
- "I love you… and I want you to show me all your love in every corner of this place…" I smiled lustfully, seductively licking my lip, prompting a slight sexy growl from Pawpsie.
- "Delighted to please you." He said with that exquisite phrase that I love it, and with that, he proceeded to take off my clothes while we continued to share our lips and our tongues.
Our clothes lay on the floor, and I leaned on the counter, he on top of me, our bodies bumping into each other, I felt all his love thrust into me, tasting his delicious lips, his paws all over my fur, letting him adventure wherever he wanted and how he wanted, me as well to him. He was my drug, my world, my universe, I never felt enough, but that was a good thing, I couldn't get enough of this, and each time we could find different combinations and creative ways to explore our sexuality, our desires, and our sinful fantasies.
- "You've been a very, very bad mammal, you know." He said with intense eyes, he was wearing his police uniform, and he had me against the wall.
- "Oh, officer, I'm sorry... but it's true, I've been very naughty..." I replied, panting and sweating.
- "It's good that you admit it, but that's not enough to fix your terrible crimes." He answered inches from my mouth.
- "How can I make amends for this, officer?" I responded looking at his muzzle with desire.
- "The only way is with exemplary punishment." He answered in my ear, and I heard him pull out pawcuffs from his belt.
- "Officer, it's what I deserve, I am willing to pay my bail as you command." My body trembled at the consequences, but I was willing at his mercy.
- "Turn around." He ordered me almost biting my ear. I obeyed and turned my back on him. He pinned my arms and brought my paws together to pawcuff me.
- "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you." I listened behind me in a low, hoarse voice. He put the pawcuffs on me, and once he did, he started kissing my ear, slowly… taking small bites on it, which made me moan and feel electric spikes through all my veins.
- "I told you to be quiet, or do you want everything to become worse for you?" He warned behind me. I just nodded and he continued his duty.
- "Good." He answered and he proceed his actions.
He kissed my shoulders, and my neck, it made it too hard for me not to make noise, I needed to externalize all this I felt, but I didn't want to make him angry, so I tried to stay as quiet as possible. He ventured his hands inside my clothes, touching my back while he kept kissing me until he apparently got fed up with my clothes and got rid of my shirt first, he ordered me to cooperate to take it off and I complied, I had my torso naked, and he realized trips with his paws on my chest and belly, I couldn't do anything... and I didn't want to do anything... I was enjoying this so much...
I felt his mouth go down to my back, he pushed my tail aside and I felt him press my buttocks on my pants, I heard him sigh and growl at them. My eyes widened when I felt him pull down my pants and it was down to my ankles… along with my underwear, I could tell I was naked in front of him. I turned my head slightly to see something of what was happening, and I saw that he stared at them with feral eyes and then put his paws on them again and squeeze them, and almost released a moan when I felt his mouth bite them, kiss them and lick them, all while he kept putting my tail sideways. I reached a point where I couldn't take it anymore, the feeling was building up and I couldn't be so quiet, I knew what would happen if I made noise... but I didn't care anymore...
- "I warned you." He said in the same position he was in and now he looked like a hungry beast there behind me, which at least allowed me to release all the excitement and pleasure I felt. Suddenly, his uniform began to fade, leaving him as he came into the world, he was visual art, and I let him please himself with my whole body, as much as he wanted.
The following scenarios were distributed all around the place, on the wall, over the table, over the counters, on the floor, on the sofa, trying all the positions there were and would be, and finally on our bed, where he showed me his fierce and wild love as if we were back to our old ways, was something dangerously addictive, but this happiness is worth it, he's worth it, absolutely everything.
- "Hi, gorgeous. I hope you have rested well, because today is the big day, to see my golden fox dance." Pawpsie announced on my back, close to my ear.
- "And better than ever." I told him to start our day with those same rich morning kisses, and those images in my mind were greatly hallucinating, thinking about them while I kissed him.
During the week, I was able to get everyone I wanted to invite to my event a ticket, a unique digital format in a QR code. The first of all was Pawpsie, then it was to my parents, my sister, Javier, Adrian, the Toreros hybrid, I surely didn't forget him, Pawpsie's colleagues whom I appreciate a lot, Judy, Lieutenant Wolford, and Agent Savage, which I remember very well when Judy happily asked me that day on the patrol, some of my colleagues from work who were able to attend, which were Jules, Melissa, and Sheila, and even Frankie, Pawpsie's mom, she is a vixen whom I consider my second mother and that it would be an honor for me if you came to see me.
I must admit that I was feeling a little nervous, I will dance for more mammals that I care a lot about, and I wanted to do my best to amaze them, but I relaxed a little, after all, I have done it before, in front of almost the entire ZPD, in front of Pawpsie without me seeing him, and it came out better than I expected, and this was not going to be the exception, this is what I love, dancing was my salvation and my way of expressing myself freely without fear, and sharing the stage with others who share my same passion, is enough motivation to give the best show in the world.
I had two outfits, which I never let Pawpsie see, they would be a surprise, not only for him but for everyone. One was the one that would start our first set and it would be a Jennifur Lopez medley, a white crop top sweatshirt, and gray pants.
It was one of the most elaborate choreographies we have practiced over the months, and if I may say so, one of my favorites. The choreography began with all of us together when making the introduction and then it was divided between two groups, some would have a part of the routine, then they would withdraw to make way for the next group to follow the corresponding routine, so it would be repeated a couple more times for, in the end, both groups would join for the last part.
What I can say is that these movements were a mixture of urban, pop, and hip hop, fast dances, well-marked to the rhythm, some slow, but, in short, a choreography worthy of the mammal of the Block.
I saw my family, my friend Adrian, my new friend Toreros, Frankie, Pawpsie's colleagues, my colleagues, and Pawpsie, I don't want to let anyone down, they're all important, but seeing Pawpsie sitting there, looking at me, something that Since this choreography and this event were planned, I never imagined that it would happen, my beloved hero would be there in one of those seats, seeing what I am in the present.
The choreography ended, the final pose and the following was the applause of the public, I saw everyone I cared about stand up and applaud, Pawpsie was the one who did it with the most energy, with a big smile on his face that stood out easily from everyone what they looked at us, a smile that projected pride and satisfaction on me. But… this was not the end, the following would be to close this show with a flourish, where would my second outfit be; dress jacket with nothing underneath, slim fit pants, and heels, yes, I could wear and dance in heels, it may be surprising but not extraordinary. And yes, it's something I never told him, I wanted to wait until now to not only tell him but conquer him with it.
Kanine West ft. Dwool – Flashing Lights
Here we would show off our dancing skills in heels, part of a little set choreography, and then each performs their solo freestyle, a perfect opportunity for everyone to show off their creativity in that shoe. It was funny to see the expression on his face, I could see a totally surprised face, not only him but also Judy, Aaron and Jack were speechless, Frankie even rubbed his eyes to know if what he saw was true, hehe, they never really expected this, I was giving everyone my best flirty faces in response to their incredulous looks.
I was having the time of my life, I gave everything of myself, but surely without forgetting to enjoy it, it shouldn't turn out so perfect, the idea was to do it with all the passion in the world and having the mentality of doing it for mere fun, everything turns out as you expect without looking for it. My movements were sensual, loose, provocative, flirtatious, an unattainable diva could be said, to whom I dedicated this dance the most was Pawpsie, I wanted to make him proud of me, let him know that this was possible thanks to him, and demonstrate it the best way, showing my favorite form of art.
There was the final pose, and Pawpsie's euphoria was noticeable by miles, even though I had the lights on my face, that singular silhouette stood out from the audience as if it were a line of text in a paragraph. I smiled, I made it, I really made it, those applause made my heart beat a thousand times an hour, this feeling was incredible.
But it was better when we left the stage, behind the scenes I received congratulations from my beloved ones. The first to approach was the woman of my life, my mother, who came to hug me tight and kiss me on the cheek.
- "As I said, you really weren't and aren't like other ordinary male foxes… you're so much better. I love you chingos, how you have no idea, baboso, never forget that." She said looking me in the eyes with a smile and kissing fiercely my cheek. I laughed a little at his typical loving insults.
- "Thank you, ma … for supporting me in this. I love you too." I answered feeling like never before, I kissed her as well and then separated from her and pa was next to me.
- "Mijo, ni en mil años hubiera imaginado esta… habilidad tuya, pero siempre te lo he dicho independientemente de todo, por siempre admiraré todas tus habilidades, eres todo un zorro chingonsote. Felicidades, mijo, lo hiciste excelente." He commented giving me a hug and patting me on the back.
Traduction: Son, not even in a thousand years would I have imagined this… skill of yours, but I have always told you regardless of everything, I will always admire all your skills, you are one hell of a fox. Congratulations, son, you did excellently
- "Muchas gracias, pa. Y descuida, esto no me va a quitar la masculinidad… tanto." I responded humorously. Then my sister and Javier came over
Traduction: Thank you very much, pa. And don't worry, this ain't going to take away my masculinity… so much
- "Little brother, I think I speak for both of us when I say that you're an amazing dancer, you were born for it. So, never stop dancing, heard me?" She asked me kindly, pointing his finger at me.
- "Never, sis." I responded by raising my paw in promise. Then she smiled and we gave each other a warm hug.
- "Congratulations, Anduki, you did very well." Javier commented patting me on the shoulder, and I thanked him with a smile.
- "Bro, this wolf expresses his great admiration for his faithful fox friend, the dance floor lights up more when you are on it, and the spotlights have to work hard to keep up with you, that's how impressive you are." Adrian expressed himself.
- "My wolfie friend, I really appreciate your comments, thanks for your support." We made our greeting of brothers.
- "I think what he said speaks for me too." Toreros approached and knelt towards me, he was the tallest of all, even a little higher than Javier and Agent Wolford. – "Wow, you amazed me, I would have never imagined that gift you have, you are seriously the best. Never stop dancing and doing everything you love, Andy." He commented on the hybrid was very friendly, and don't be fooled by his appearance, he's quite a mammal at heart, I told my family about him, and they themselves could see that what I told them about him was true.
- "Toreros, that means a lot to me, thank you very much, I hope you also do what you love the most, you know what it is, I will also be there when that happens." I was referring to his dream of being a cop, just like Pawpsie. He thanked me and we exchanged a big hug.
- "You master those heels excellently, queen, we females bow down to your greatness." Judy tells me approaching and bowing, I am too flattered by her comment that I blushed.
- "Dear dauntless Officer Hopps, you flatter me so much, thank you plenty." I returned the bow and imitated her diplomatic tone and posing as Beeyoncé in her entrance to the stage on the Zooper Bowl in the heels I was still wearing.
- "What she said, you're already one of us, girl. Boss ass bitch, bitch, bitch." Sheila sang, snapping and gesturing with relief.
- "The bitchest alive, sweetheart." I snapped my fingers and moved fabulously, making noises with the heels.
- "I think that even on a catwalk I would be an embarrassment, but you... OMG, you should teach us some. Don't you think?" Jules asked hesitantly and I couldn't help but giggle.
- "Sure, girls, I teach on Thursdays, I don't charge too much." I answered jokingly and they all laughed.
- "Your versatility is impressive, Andy, I don't regret attending, you are full of surprises." Melissa said with a thumbs up and a pleasing look.
- "Fella designer, I thank you for making that choice." I responded with a wink and sincere thanks.
- "Andy the dancer, every day you impress me more, it wouldn't bother me at all if you showed off your skills again in the ZPD like that day, but now with those heels, I think even the female officers would turn green with envy." Agent Wolford said with a click along with a wink.
- "It would be a pleasure to do so." I replied in laughter.
- "Andy Foxtrot." Agent Savage said, and I turned my attention to him. – "I am a very honest mammal, and I dare to say that there is no doubt that you cast doubt on the sexuality of any male in Zootopia, not in my case, but you did it with Wilde's, feel proud of it. Congratulations, boy." His praise was hilarious, I had to burst out laughing, and it got louder when I saw Pawpsie with his arms folded with a raised eyebrow, but he didn't have an annoyed expression, but a mischievous one, it meant that he couldn't agree with it more.
- "Agent Savage, I am quite flattered by your honesty, very spot on. Thank you very much." I thanked him shaking his paw and nodding satisfied. Then I saw Frankie.
- "Andy, you leave me speechless, I can only tell you that I am proud of you, and happy that my Nicky has the sweetest, most talented, and most marvelous mate in the world. I love you so much, sweetheart." Her sweetness knew no borders, she's such a wonderful mammal just like her son, I adore her quite a lot.
- "Thank you very, very much, Frankie, for all your unconditional support and love from the very beginning that I met you. Thank you for being the way you are, and… thank you for giving birth to the most beautiful being in the world, and beautiful stay short for him." It was something I wanted to say to him that day, but I wasn't given the chance.
- "And my John too… we both made it happen." She added her late husband who rested there in heaven.
- "Of course, him too… thank you, Mr. Wilde." I thanked him in a respectful prayer. She gently stepped aside to make way for that most beautiful being I spoke of.
- "Wow, you grew up, you know." He said as he approached me, I couldn't help but snort. - "Tell me something." He placed his paws on my waist, I always loved that he did it, it made me feel his, and now I saw him at the same height. I bowed my head in request that he continue.
- "How come you are so perfect?" He asked looking at me and stroking my waist. I blushed shyly at such an adjective.
- "I don't know if I am, maybe because your eyes are so precious that they reflect me that way." I responded by hugging her neck and slightly raising my leg in our favorite position and wagging my tail slightly.
- "Maybe, but indeed you are, you're perfect in every way." He approached my muzzle smiling.
- "That's you, and this was made possible because of you." I answered him honestly, remembering that time with Judy when I was able to reveal more of my life to him and how he was a great influence on me.
- "You did it, you made it happen, Cartoons, the merits are yours." He caressed my cheek with his hand.
- "Well, I guess then I get the credit for conquering the fox of my dreams." I said seductively, wanting to kiss him now.
- "Yeah, well, that dumb Jackie said it, you did it, and I couldn't be more grateful for it." And with that, we sealed the moment with a delicious kiss, listening to the applause and small ovation from everyone who joined me tonight.
- "And now, you have to repeat being perfect tomorrow, even though I know that won't be a problem for you." He mentioned at the end of the kiss. I looked at him somewhat confused, but then I remembered what he told me a few days ago back in the hospital room, for a moment I forgot.
- "Aah, that's true. Are you going to tell me or are you going to play hard to get?" I asked anxiously rising an eyebrow. He's lucky that I forgot about it, a lot happened and he didn't bring it up again until now, and now it will be impossible for me to live with it until tomorrow, I was very excited, nervous, and confused, I don't know what Pawpsie is planning, because I insisted him and he turned the matter around.
…
- " Pawpsie, would you mind telling me where we are, please?" I insisted already demandingly, I don't know how he managed it, but he was able to avoid it every time I asked him about this since last night and all day today, I think I gave him too much power over me, consequences of being deeply in love, consequences that I love to face if I'm honest. I had my eyes covered with a band and he was guiding me through a place that I couldn't even see from the outside, Pawpsie literally ordered me to put it on all the way, I even wanted to kill him from so much damn mystery and surprise that I didn't ask for.
- "Almost, be careful on those stairs, Cartoons." He warned me as he continued to guide me.
- "Yeah, yeah..." I responded with a gesture showing my obvious annoyance, watching my steps. I wanted to distinguish some sound or smell that would give me a clue as to where we were, by sound, it was somewhat silent, but there was no echo, I didn't identify anything in particular, and by smell, I only smelled a clean floor, no other smell of another mammal other than Pawpsie's could recognize, and I think some plush, I was really blank. After a few steps, he stopped me in my tracks.
- "What's going on?" I asked raising my paws and turning my head as if I was going to see something through the fabric, clearly no.
- "Nothing, we're here. The truth is… I wanted you to meet an old friend of mine, just that." That's all? What friend? Who was I to put a blindfold on my eyes? It was Gazelle o qué chingados?
Qué chingados?: What the hell?
- "And was it really necessary for you to put a band on me to…?" As I asked, Pawpsie removed it from my eyes, and I saw the mammal in front of me. Dude… I was kidding… I was clowning around... that's all…
In front of me, literally, was Gazelle herself … she looked absolutely stunning in person, she was wearing a gray long-sleeved top and blue jeans, casual style but her beauty was magnificent, she had her iconic blonde lock. I was frozen, perplexed, stunned... it was what I felt when I saw Pawpsie for the first time but multiplied by two hundred. And the place where we were was a studio.
- "Hi. How are you, guys?" She greeted us gently but could not reply, I was like a statue.
- Hi, Isabelle, nice to see you. How long has it been?" Pawpsie asked approaching her.
- "Oh, I don't know, I think years, although I remember seeing you in the front row of my concert with your partner Judy, I think like six years ago." She answered with a paw on her chin, remembering that moment, I was at that concert, but way in the back.
- "Yeah, it was a very special day for both of us, one of my favorite memories with her." He responded with a smile, looking at an empty spot. I still didn't believe what was happening, I still didn't move a muscle, Pawpsie perceived that when he turned to see me.
- "Oh, where are my manners? Isabelle, this is Andy, he's the one from the video I sent you, hehe. And Cartoons, this is Isabelle, better known as Gazelle." He introduced us while we were in our midst. – "By the way, he is my mate, that's why I sent you that video." He revealed him pointing his eyes at me and smiling.
- "Really? Awww, no way, that's so cute! I'm happy for you Nicholas. Andy, it's a pleasure, I really liked that video, you dance excellently." She stretched out her paw very happy to greet me. What video is Pawpsie talking about? When was it sent to you? As it did? I had too many questions. As I could, I gave her my paw and shook hers.
- "Do you… do you know her…?" I asked Pawpsie in a small voice without taking my eyes off her.
- "Huh? Oh, sure, for years, I told you, I know everyone." He replied casually as if this was no big deal.
- "Why… did you never tell me?" I asked looking at him slowly with wide eyes.
- "First, because it was a surprise, hehe." He responded humorously. – "Second, it is not something that I usually say to the four winds, Cartoons, it's something that I keep in the most private of my life, I have never sought to latch on to her now well-deserved fame, and I never will. My friendship with Isabelle goes beyond what you think, she was one of the first mammals I met on the streets when I was fighting to prosper in some way. She was an immigrant from Koalombia, a very talented mammal, that no one believed in her just because she was an immigrant and because she sang in another language. When I discovered her sitting on that bench, playing that guitar, and singing with that lovely voice, I knew the minute that she deserved to make it in music, so I went to insist to every label that came my way that they give her the opportunity to show them everything. the talent that she had, many sent me to the devil, but I did not give up, until one arrived that I was able to convince a little." He turned to see Gazelle who was with her hands touching her chest.
- "You took me by the paw to all of them, I remember it very well. Words fail me to thank you for believing in me… and for what you did for me. And how I have always told you, stubborn fox, anything you need, you know you count on me" She smiled warmly at him, and he at her, it was so genuine and real those looks, they showed support and affection for their friendship.
- "No need for it, I'm a big boy, I can take care of myself, beautiful." He replied jokingly, and she rolled her eyes playfully. – "And… the next thing I knew, Isabelle managed to release her debut album…what was it called?" He asked her doubtfully.
- "Pies descalzos". I answered for her. That caught the attention of the artist.
- "Yes! Exactly, Andy. You are one of mine." She praised my musical knowledge on her.
- "Oh, Isabelle, he can speak Spawnish by the way." He revealed her to her by placing his paw next to his muzzle.
- "Really? How wonderful! ¿Y te gusta el album?" She asked me curiously, switching to Spawnish, this was my big chance to talk to her, and in language.
Traduction: And do you like the album?
- "Mi mamá solía escuchar algunas de las canciones en ese álbum, recuerdo que ella amaba escuchar 'Antologia'." I replied beginning to believe that I am talking to the same Gazelle in Spawnish
Traduction: My mom used to listen to some of the songs on that album, I remember she loved listening to 'Antologia'"
- "Aww, qué linda tu mami, esa canción la escribí cuando tenía diecisiete años, y esa canción fue la que cantaba en esa banca cuando conocí a Nicholas. Es sumamente especial para mí esa canción. ¿De dónde es tu mami?" She asked with more curiosity.
Traduction: Aww, how sweet is your mommy, I wrote that song when I was seventeen years old, and that song was the one I was singing on that bench when I met Nicholas. That song is very special to me. Where is your mommy from?
- "Eh, ella, ella… es de aquí de Zootopia, pero mi papá es Mexolican y él le enseñó el idioma, y cuando ella lo dominó, empezó a escuchar mucha música en Spawnish cuando mi hermana mayor y yo nacimos. Crecí con tu música en pocas palabras." I responded with a lot of joy in my body that I had not yet manifested
Traduction: Uh, she, she… she's from here from Zootopia, but my dad is Mexolican and he taught her the language, and when she mastered it, she started listening to a lot of music on Spawnish when my older sister and I were born. I grew up with your music in a few words
- "Oh por Dios, eso es muy dulce, que alegría que fuera tan abierta a una nueva cultura y un nuevo idioma. Y más porque eso se los enseñó a ustedes, sus hijos." I saw a warm smile on her face, she really was as cute and unassuming as she looked in her interviews.
Traduction: "Oh my God, that's so sweet, so glad she was so open to a new culture and a new language. And more because all of that was taught to you, her children." I saw a warm smile on her face, she really was as cute and unassuming as she looked in her interviews
- "S-sí, ella y mi papá nos enseñaron el idioma, mi papá más, y aprendimos en escuelas bilingües… y años después que dominé considerablemente el Spawnish, pude entender porque a mi mamá le encantaba '¿Dónde están los ladrones?' Es una obra maestra." I praised what I considered to be their best album in Spawnish music history.
Traduction: Ye-yeah, she and my dad taught us the language, my dad more, then we learned in bilingual schools… and years after I mastered Spawnish considerably, I could understand why my mom loved 'Where are the thieves?' It's a masterpiece
- "Muchas gracias, en serio, significa mucho para mí eso. Y pensar que ese álbum nació porque hurtaron mi material música casi terminado en un aeropuerto, algo bueno pasó de ese incidente, hehe." Even her laughter was quite a beautiful melody, I chuckled shyly.
Traduction: Thank you very much, seriously, that means a lot to me. And to think that this album was born because they stole my almost finished music material at an airport, at least, something good happened from that incident, hehe
- "Guys, did you forget that this mammal doesn't speak your language?" Pawpsie raised his hand to get our attention.
- "Hehe, s-sorry." I apologized scratching the back of my neck.
- "Well, well, so, ready for the audition, Andy?" Gazelle asked while clapping a little.
- "Ready for what?" I asked puzzled. Audition of what? I'm not ready for anything!
- "Nicholas didn't tell you?" She asked me strangely, looking at Pawpsie out of the corner of her eye.
- "Let my idiotic face and behavior answer your question." I turned to see him with a furious look, he really believed that I could process just like that, and what lit my internal fire the most is that he looked all serene, with that smirk that he now used against me.
- "Oh, Nicholas, you were very cruel to him." She claimed him, but calmly and laughing a little.
- "Sorry, it was a surprise. In theory, I did tell him to be prepared for something tonight, but I didn't go into details." He shrugged his shoulders, and my blood boiled.
- "Agh, well, I'll explain to you then. I saw your video dancing at the ZPD, you danced Rabiosa, Nicholas sent me that video, and I was impressed by your movements, and talking to him, he suggested that I consider you for my team of dancers, I liked the idea and I suggested an audition just for you today, all I want is to see you dance again, the song of your choice, and then I will consider you to join my talented team. That's all." She explained carefully. Hearing her explanation, I understood everything better, and that "fury" that Pawpsie didn't tell me anything about vanished, he really did this for me... it was beyond amazing, it was the opportunity of a lifetime, right here and now...
- "G-gazelle, uh… can I have a moment with Pawpsie … alone?" I kindly asked.
- "Oh. Sure, go ahead, I'll be in the other room. When you're done, come there, please." She agreed to withdraw for a moment, I heard the door open and close.
- What's the matter?" He asked with a somewhat concerned tone. And I threw myself on him in a hug and gave him a big and passionate kiss. I loved him, I loved him too much, I have the most wonderful fox, not in the whole world, in the ENTIRE fucking universe. I hugged him like never before, I wanted to be as close to him as possible, and I wanted to show all my love and infinite gratitude on his lips, he was incredible, my angel, my everything.
- "Thank you thank you thank you thank you…" I repeated that word a million times by the time the kiss ended, and I kept hugging him, my chin resting on his shoulder, wagging my tail frantically. I heard a cute little laugh from him come out of his mouth.
- "You're welcome, Cartoons." He tenderly caressed my neck and calmed my tail joining it with his. I felt very sensitive, and here came the fountains.
- "I don't know... what I did to deserve you... but I want you to know... that I appreciate with all my being and existence... having you by my side... and in my life... please... let this not be a dream... please, please..." I opened my heart while I kept crying, hoping that all this that was happening was not a dream, I prayed with my soul that it was not.
- "You did nothing but be you, just you, and I want to make you happy, at least that's what I want to try, it's my promise for life." He said placing his cheek on the back of my neck. – "And no, it's not a dream, this is reality, hehehe." God, I loved his laughter, it was a symphony worthy of the gods. I broke away from his shoulder to see his face, he had a beautiful smile, and I tried to smile through my sobs.
- "Come on, you have to show Isabelle how perfect you are. You can do it no problem." He invited me and encouraged me with a kiss on my cheek, and I just nodded, then I went after him to the room that Gazelle went to, I was trying to recover and dry my tears, I didn't want her to misunderstand anything.
- "Ready?" She asked sitting in a chair, she was checking her cell phone.
- "Yeah, he's ready to blow you up." Pawpsie answered for me. And again, I nodded with the best smile I could muster.
- "Perfect! Andy, come over here, it's a small ballroom." She indicated an entrance with her paw.
- "S-Sure." I started to walk over there, Pawpsie and Gazelle were behind me, and when I walked in there were Gazelle's dancing tigers … oh crap… I was starting to get nervous…
- "I hope you don't mind, my dancers wanted to see your talent, is it okay?" She asked politely.
- " Eeeh... n-no, I mean… ye-yeah, okay..." I stuttered insecurely, but there was no going back, I wasn't going to disappoint her, or her, much less Pawpsie, whom I turned to see, he was leaning on the frame of the entrance, ready to see me too, had that smirk and gave me a wink.
- "Don't worry, Andy, you don't need to be nervous, no one here is going to make fun or laugh, we just want to see your talent one more time. You can choose the song you want from my repertoire or another from another artist, you decide, and you can implement an improvised choreography, or one that has already been done. Do you like the idea?" Her audition proposal sounded good, and her kindness made me feel comfortable, calm down a bit and show her what I was made of.
- "Yeah, I agree with that. But… give me a minute to think about which song to choose?" I needed to think through my entire catalog of possibilities for which song could be ideal.
- "Of course. Take your time." He kindly agreed and began to chat a bit with his dancing tigers. I turned around and Pawpsie came over to me.
- "So, what it's gonna be?" He asked interestedly.
- "Oh, I don't know, it could be hers, or I wonder if it's better to venture with a song by another artist." I answered with a paw on my chin, unsure of what to do.
- "Don't complicate life, choose one of hers, it will serve to make her more interested in your dance." He suggested.
- "Well yeah, that's better... Hmm..." I thought for a few seconds and my mind lit up, a particular song came to my brain to which I could implement a part of the official choreography and the other part of a freestyle.
- "I know which one!" I advertised to Pawpsie.
- "Which is it going to be?" He asked with great curiosity.
- "You will see." I kept it in surprise. He returned and leaned against the door frame again and I told Gazelle that he had made a choice.
- "GIRL LIKE ME" I chose. It was by The Black Eyed Peacocks and her.
- "Hehe, good choice. So, let's go!" She clapped to the studio guy to put the song on the speakers. I got ready by stretching a little, at least Pawpsie deigned to tell me to come in sportswear behind all the mystery.
The song began to play in the room.
I made my movements as loose, marked, and full of energy, enough not to look so exaggerated. Gazelle really liked the part of the choir where I did his official choreo, apparently, it came out just like I practiced it once at home for a TikTok challenge.
I concentrated on my movements but also on giving a good face, because I've seen myself before and many times I make strange faces when dancing, it would be like my concentration face that comes out by default, but not this time, I had to smile and make it understood that I was enjoying dancing because hell I was enjoying it, although I still felt a bit nervous because all of them and Pawpsie were looking at me, all their eyes on me, but it seemed that I was doing a good job, Gazelle had a smile on her face and his dancers seemed pleased with my performance.
I continued with the entire song, I thought about nice things, I looked at Pawpsie sometimes, he smiled at me, he inspired security and confidence, I smiled back at him, and I returned to concentrate with my eyes straight ahead.
I let myself go, I did the same as in the ZPD, make the dance floor mine and show what a diva I can be, that my body expression shows them that this is what I love to do the most and that I yearn for this opportunity like no other, I could see slight murmurs of their tigers talking to each other, I didn't hear anything from the music, I could only hope they were positive comments towards me and my dance.
I executed the final pose, and the song ended, almost four minutes of dancing, I was a bit exhausted, but the adrenaline made me feel more alive than ever. I got little applause from Gazelle and his tigers, but Pawpsie stood out the most, clapping his paws euphorically and shouting my name like a crowd in a stadium, he was funny and very flattering. Gazelle approached me and the tigers retreated, they didn't say anything about it.
- "Andy, thank you very much. Your choreography was great, I can see that you are very good at improvisation and freestyle, not to mention imitating official steps, your movements are as I told Nicholas, very sensual and energetic, and what I like the most is that in your feet looked balanced, you know your locations very well and you have a strong foot on the ground, that means you know where you are and dominate any surface you are standing on. Good work." I appreciated her praise very much, they came from a great superstar like her, even if she didn't choose me for her team, I will leave here with a big smile.
- "Seriously, thank you very, very, very much… It's beyond amazing to hear that from you… I never imagined it in my life…" I bowed to her.
- " Hehe, don't do that, sweetie, this isn't royalty." She really was a simple and humble mammal, an artist of the highest quality.
- "I'm sorry, hehe… it's just, somehow I show my respect…" I scratched the back of my neck.
- "I understand, don't worry, thank you either so. Well, so as not to keep you waiting, give me a minute to talk it over with my team and I'll be right back, okay?" She started to walk away towards the cubicle where his dancers were.
- "Yeah, go ahead." I allowed her to withdraw. And when she entered and closed the door, Pawpsie approached me and gave me a big kiss, a kiss that of course I really enjoyed feeling at that moment, I hugged his neck and savored his rich lips.
- "You did phenomenally, you'll see that she will say yes." He assured me with a smile.
- "You think?" I asked something doubtful.
- "Hell yeah. Trust me." He winked at me. I smiled at him, and we continued kissing, we would do it until Gazelle left that cubicle. Minutes later, I heard the door open, and we ended the kiss.
- "We already have our verdict." Gazelle said and behind came his dancers. Oh, God, the moment of truth.
- "So?" I asked very excitedly, with illusion in my eyes.
- "I'm sorry, Andy, you didn't manage to convince my team very much... the vote didn't go in your favor..." He answered with a disappointed tone. Hearing that, my spirits lowered to the crater of the planet, but I didn't want to… show weakness before them. I turned to Pawpsie and he was just as surprised as I was.
- "A-a-are you sure Isabelle? Don't you think you can give him a second chance?" Pawpsie asked somewhat agitated.
- "No, Nicholas, I'm sorry, we only had time for this one audition." She replied with a sad face, Pawpsie looked extremely confused, while also becoming upset.
- "I understand... well, we still appreciate your time... thanks for making a schedule for this." He answered for me again, I was silent, processing my... disappointment in myself, I think I got quite excited without fully thinking that this could happen.
- "It's okay, I understand… thanks anyway… Gazelle, for everything…" I tried to make the best possible smile, I grabbed Pawpsie.
- "Thank you for coming… and thank you for showing your talent, this is not over here, remember that, Andy." I nodded and we started to head out of the venue, I turned my back on her and her dancers.
- "Andy." I heard that she said my name.
- "Yes?" I turned to look at her, Pawpsie too.
- "This doesn't end here..." He reiterated that phrase to me, and I nodded. – "Because it's just the beginning…" She continued and we didn't know where she wanted to go. – "And because you will need this." One of her tigers handed her something and showed it to us, it was some shorts that they were wearing and the ones they wore on each stage they performed. And when I saw it, I was shocked like stupid… I covered my face and started to cry.
She and the tigers were beginning to applaud me and shout cheers at me.
- "Isabelle! I didn't even expect that!" Pawpsie claimed shocked too.
- "Sorry, it was their idea." He jerked his thumbs at them with a nervous smile.
- "And I'm the cruel one, huh?" Pawpsie claimed to them, and they just laughed.
I just kept crying; I couldn't believe it… I really couldn't… this could be the second best thing that has ever happened to me, the first being meeting Pawpsie. After recovering a bit, I went to pick up those shorts that Gazelle gave me with a big smile and hugged them to my chest, I was happy, extremely happy.
- "Thank you Gazelle … thank you very much…" I thanked her fully with a hug.
- "You're welcome, you deserve it. You are very talented, and I want you on my team." Those words I will never forget.
I want Pawpsie in my life forever, I saw him next to me, and I gave him another passionate kiss, and he pounced on me like princess and prince. We heard applause from the others.
- "I love you, Goldie." He told me.
- "And I love you, very, very much." I replied from the bottom of my heart.
I'm living my dream, this is reality, I don't know what will come next, I hope it's what I want the most, I have to be patient and let it come when it should, but if I'm sure of something, it's that whatever happens, I want to have Pawpsie there with me, paw in paw, ready to take on the world, together.
My handsome fox, my beloved, my friend, my holy angel, my world, my universe, my whole everything… my Pawpsie.
