Arthur
Pete's sake, Arty, this had better be important. The council must think we're crazy by now.
Arty
Dad, I'm sorry, I just think, I really think we should schedule this meeting somewhere else.
Arty
It doesn't look right, us wolves meeting someplace owned by a fox. We should go someplace run by a pack member.
Arthur
Arty! What in the world has gotten into you? Valerie has given us the finest tavern in town, everyone loves it here. No one cares about her being a fox. Why would you even say that?
Arty
I'm just trying to think about the future, dad. You know, keeping up appearances, being pro- pack, pro-lupine, keeping the wolves together.
Arthur
Arty! What is this about?
Arty
[LONG PAUSE] Valerie's pregnant.
Arthur
What? Why, that's wonderful! Why hasn't she told anyone? [LONG PAUSE] You're the next alpha.
Arty
She was flirting with me! You know how she does!
Arty
I screwed up, dad, I know! I screwed up. But just this once, let me own this mistake! It's my bloodline that's getting ruined.
Arty
Then what can I tell them, dad?