Disclaimer: I do not own Danger Mouse (2015) or any canon characters. They are the property of their respective owners. I do own the mentioned Emma White.

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After sharing in further conversation, the three agents departed with words of congratulations for the happy couples.

Penfold looked up to Danger Mouse. "DM, you seemed bothered by that email you received earlier. What was it?"

"It was from Danger Mackerel. He said that he hoped I understood that he would be tense around us from now on."

Danger Moth was concerned. "He didn't say anything further, did he?"

Danger Mouse shook his head. "Nothing more about how we're wrong to have these relationships, just that he'll be visibly uncomfortable. All things considered, he's taking it well."

"That's taking it well?" Squawkencluck asked, "saying he'll be uncomfortable around us? It's not like we'll do anything to him, and we're not contagious!"

"He comes from a very traditional family. He once informed me of such back in our days as recruits. Not taking it well would mean standing outside our doors, loudly protesting who we're with, or he could've said much more in the email he'd sent."

"Do you suppose he is trying to keep this from ruining the cameraderie between you?" Penfold questioned.

"I believe so. It's too much to ask for him to accept it overnight after he was raised with the views he has. He'll probably come around in due time."

"If not?"

"As long as he doesn't hurt any of us, then he can have his views. They're unpleasant, but mean nothing if he won't interfere with how we live."

Squawkencluck adjusted her spectacles and sighed. "You have a point. What about Danger Pelican though?"

"He'll simply ignore it." He shrugged. "One less person to ask how our relationships are."

"If anybody is taking this well, DM, it's you," Danger Moth remarked. "You're being very mature about it all."

"It's all we can do, Danger Moth. If we tried to force them to change, they'd only resist and it would cause further tension. We still have each other, and the support of Danger Hedgehog, Danger Bug and Danger Mole. The other agents pretty much feel like it hasn't changed things at all and will continue as they were. That is all we can do too. We can educate Danger Mackerel if it's necessary, but for now...let's leave him and Danger Pelican be."

The other three agreed with the sentiments.

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Some people hold firm to their beliefs, and as long as they're not harming others with them, then that is okay. Education works against ignorance, but forcing it will only cause them to feel further resentment. Will Danger Mackerel and Danger Pelican come to open their minds? Only time will tell. Until next time, keep your eyes open for the next adventure of...Danger Mouse!

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After-note: As much as I am against homophobia, I have found that there are some who are firmly stuck in their beliefs...but, they don't use those beliefs to openly express hatred. They don't interfere with LGBT+ rights. They may need some education, but as long as they're not causing harm or pain, they can hold to their beliefs. I say this as a lesbian who is done with seeing and feeling anger, hurt and spite.

There will be further development towards Danger Mackerel and Danger Pelican's attitudes in future fics, so things aren't completely resolved at the moment.

Thank you for reading. You don't have to review, but please don't flame. Constructive criticism is more than welcome as always.