{"sf1_id":390433,"sf2_id":"lmXrj7y1","title":"Dangerous Intentions","author":"Cyan Argent","words":3250,"posted_at":"2012-06-15T05:07:00.000Z","tags":["Fennec","Gay","Gay Relationships","Wolf"],"url":"https://fse.anthro.fr/stories/390433-dangerous-intentions","original_url":"https://sofurry.com/s/lmXrj7y1","image_url":"https://www.sofurryfiles.com/std/thumb?page=390433\u0026ext=.jpg","description":"","content":"Carter hated the city.\u0026nbsp; He hated the suffocating traffic, the noise and filth, and the fact that he could not find a single coffee shop that sold an average cup of coffee.\u0026nbsp; However, the city beat patrolling the country, considering Carter was a man of being where the action was.\u0026nbsp; Unfortunately, the action was centered in the deprived parts of the city, and that's where Carter hated to be.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey!\u0026nbsp; Carter!\u0026nbsp; Snap out of it!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The black wolf glanced up from the computer screen he was staring at.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What now Simmons?\"\u0026nbsp; Carter asked as he sat up in his seat.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"You were zoning out man.\u0026nbsp; Looked like your eyes were glazing over.\u0026nbsp; I know it's a dead night bro but try to not fall asleep on me.\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons replied as his paw tightened around the cruiser's steering wheel.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Tuesday nights is always this dead.\u0026nbsp; Especially at one in the morning.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter sighed as he turned his attention back to the cruiser's computer screen.\u0026nbsp; \"I mean look at this!\u0026nbsp; Nothing lining up on the list.\u0026nbsp; The night is dead.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons adjusted the radio on his shoulder.\u0026nbsp; The tiger, who was currently Carter's three year partner, looked just as bored as him.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well at least we had one call to respond to.\"\u0026nbsp; The tiger commented.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"And it turned out shitty.\u0026nbsp; We didn't even have to step out of the car!\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied back as he let his arm dangle out of the window.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well at least it's a nice summer night.\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons glanced over at the wolf.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yes, wonderful.\u0026nbsp; I could be sleeping right now.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter muttered.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The two were silent for several minutes, allowing the silence to only be broken my valueless radio chatter.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey Carter.\u0026nbsp; How's that guy you were talking to?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter snorted.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Turned out to not be my type.\"\u0026nbsp; The wolf muttered with a sideways glance.\u0026nbsp; \"I'm telling you man, no one wants to hook up with a cop.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons chuckled.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I don't agree with that statement man.\u0026nbsp; Chicks always dig a guy in uniform.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah well there's the big difference.\u0026nbsp; Chicks dig guys in uniforms.\u0026nbsp; Other guys do not dig other guys in uniforms.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter countered as he picked up his coffee.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Car 1009, car 1009, we have a 10-26 in progress at the corner of Midway Street and Henderson West.\u0026nbsp; Report of three males currently engaged in a physical fight.\u0026nbsp; Respond?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons shot Carter a grin as he picked up the radio.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Dispatch this is car 1009.\u0026nbsp; We'll take that 10-26.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter sat up straighter in his seat as he buckled his seatbelt.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"There's your excitement tonight man.\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons said as he shouldered the radio and started the police cruiser.\u0026nbsp; \"Let's go break up a fight.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter's response was drowned out as the cruiser peeled out of the parking lot they were sitting in.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Damnit Simmons!\u0026nbsp; You made me spill my coffee.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter growled as he set his coffee down and wiped the lukewarm liquid off of his uniform.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Then be happy that our uniforms are black.\u0026nbsp; Sirens or no sirens?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter flipped on the sirens as the police cruiser reached sixty.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The two pulled up to the corner of Midway and Henderson in record time.\u0026nbsp; Carter barely heard his partner report to dispatch that they reached the scene.\u0026nbsp; He set his paw on the butt of his service weapon as he opened the cruiser door.\u0026nbsp; The headlights from the car illuminated three males strafing around on the sidewalk.\u0026nbsp; Carter immediately scanned the scene as he started to jog over to the fight.\u0026nbsp; A fennec wearing jeans and a red polo was dodging the strikes from a bear and a panther.\u0026nbsp; The fennec's shirt was torn, and blood was streaming from his muzzle.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey, hey, hey, hey!\"\u0026nbsp; Carter shouted as he stepped towards the two assailants, his paw still resting on his service weapon.\u0026nbsp; \"Break it up now!\u0026nbsp; Or we will use force!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons approached the bear from the side, his taser aimed and ready.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Fuck off!\"\u0026nbsp; The bear growled as he took another swing at the fennec, who dodged it with ease.\u0026nbsp; \"This faggot owes us some shit!\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Last warning to resolve this peacefully! Step away from the fennec with your hands above your head!\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons commanded.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Just fucking tase him or something!\"\u0026nbsp; The fennec shouted as he dodged another devastating blow from the bear.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter blinked.\u0026nbsp; That voice.\u0026nbsp; He recognized that voice.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons glanced at Carter.\u0026nbsp; Carter nodded.\u0026nbsp; Simmons fired his taser.\u0026nbsp; There was a loud electronic crackle as the pins fired from the gun shot into the bear, along with a tremendous amount of electricity.\u0026nbsp; The bear tensed up and collapsed to the ground in a heap.\u0026nbsp; Seeing what happened to his partner in crime, the panther slowly stopped and started to back away.\u0026nbsp; Carter knelt down and put the incapacitated bear into handcuffs while Simmons ordered the panther to place his hands behind his back.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Can you take care of these two?\u0026nbsp; I'm gonna go talk to the fennec.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter whispered as he led the dazed bear to the patrol car.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons nodded as he opened the cruiser's back door and pushed the panther inside.\u0026nbsp; Carter patted his friend on the back and started to jog over to where the fennec sat on the side of the road.\u0026nbsp; He was in rough shape but luckily there seemed to be no life threatening injuries.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey.\u0026nbsp; Fennec.\u0026nbsp; Holding up okay?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The fennec looked up as he wiped some blood away from his nose.\u0026nbsp; Despite the obvious pain he was in, he still managed to give that sly grin that Carter knew so much.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Officer Chillcote.\u0026nbsp; I'm glad that I ran into you.\u0026nbsp; I mean, I'm glad that you ran into me.\"\u0026nbsp; The fennec said as he sniffed.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter glanced back at Simmons to make sure the tiger was not within earshot.\u0026nbsp; Simmons was currently occupied with doing background checks on the two assaulters.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Jesus Sift, please don't tell me you went back to your old habits.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter said as he sat down on the curb next to the fennec.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What?\u0026nbsp; No!\u0026nbsp; Carter, I've been clean for about a year now!\"\u0026nbsp; Sift exclaimed.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Okay, okay.\u0026nbsp; I believe you.\u0026nbsp; Quiet down.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he raised his paw.\u0026nbsp; \"Then would you mind telling me why those two were trying to beat you into next week?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I don't mind Officer Carter, but would you mind calling an ambulance first?\u0026nbsp; Or you could drive me there.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift replied as he wiped more blood off of his nose.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter stood up and motioned for Simmons.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Call an ambulance for the kid.\"\u0026nbsp; He muttered into the tiger's ear.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Already done.\u0026nbsp; You know him boss?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Who?\u0026nbsp; The fennec?\u0026nbsp; No.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter lied.\u0026nbsp; \"Just gathering some information from him.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons nodded as he glanced at the fennec.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm gonna finish up these background checks.\u0026nbsp; Meet you back in the car.\"\u0026nbsp; He said as he started walking back to the cruiser.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter nodded as he turned and went back to Sift.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Ambulance is on its way.\u0026nbsp; How are you holding up?\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift shrugged.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I lost a tooth I think.\u0026nbsp; Couldn't find it though.\u0026nbsp; My head is pounding and looks like I'll be throwing this shirt away.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter's ears perked up as the wail of sirens approached from the distance.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Before we ship you off to the hospital Sift, please answer this one question.\u0026nbsp; And I want the truth.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter said as he set his paw lightly on the fennec's shoulder.\u0026nbsp; \"Are you still clean?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift sighed.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yes Carter, I'm clean.\u0026nbsp; I promise.\u0026nbsp; I've been clean for about a year now.\u0026nbsp; I'm going to school, I have a job, and my own apartment now.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter smiled as the ambulance pulled up to the street.\u0026nbsp; He offered out his paw and helped Sift to his feet.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm glad to hear that Sift.\u0026nbsp; I really am.\u0026nbsp; Listen, I'm gonna stop by the hospital once my shift ends to get your story.\u0026nbsp; You okay with that?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift smiled and nodded as he sniffed.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'll see you at the hospital then, officer.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; A fox and a horse clad in blue uniforms pushed a white stretcher over near Sift.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"You know I'm perfectly capable of walking.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift commented as he eyed the stretcher.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Sorry.\u0026nbsp; Standard procedure.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter shrugged as he gently picked up the fennec and set him down on the stretcher.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift gave him a quick wink.\u0026nbsp; Carter turned to face the two medics.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Take good care of the kid.\u0026nbsp; I'll be stopping by later so if you can let the station know what room he will be in, that would be great.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Don't worry officer.\u0026nbsp; We'll make sure he's taken care of.\"\u0026nbsp; The horse said as they wheeled the fennec into the ambulance.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter gave a nod to Sift before he shut the ambulance doors.\u0026nbsp; The wolf sighed as he watched the ambulance pull away and head off to the hospital.\u0026nbsp; He glanced at his watch as he walked back to the patrol car.\u0026nbsp; The time was currently three in the morning, which he had about two hours left until his shift was over.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"The kid going to be okay?\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons asked as Carter slumped down in his seat.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah.\u0026nbsp; He's pretty banged up but he'll be okay.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Simmons nodded as he started the patrol car and started driving.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"So...we're back to where we were.\"\u0026nbsp; Simmons commented.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Mmhmm.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter mumbled as he rubbed his eyes.\u0026nbsp; \"Let's just go get some coffee.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; By the time the two officers had returned to the precinct, the sun was just beginning to rise.\u0026nbsp; The city was slowly waking up as the morning grind started.\u0026nbsp; Carter walked through the halls of the precinct, putting more effort in trying to keep his eyes opened then trying to walk.\u0026nbsp; He was on his fourth cup of coffee and it was not helping him at all.\u0026nbsp; He gave a nod to the morning shift officers who were filing into the briefing room.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Morning to you Officer Carter.\"\u0026nbsp; A horse said as he walked up beside Carter.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Morning to you Marcus.\u0026nbsp; You holding up okay?\"\u0026nbsp; Carter asked as he yawned.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Barely.\u0026nbsp; Boring night.\u0026nbsp; I should be the one asking you though.\u0026nbsp; No offense man, but you look like shit.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I feel like shit.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter chuckled as the two entered the locker room.\u0026nbsp; \"I haven't really been sleeping well lately.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Something going on man?\"\u0026nbsp; Marcus asked as he walked over to his locker.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter sighed as he started unbuttoning his uniform shirt.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"No.\u0026nbsp; It's just the stress of work growing on me.\u0026nbsp; I really need to get transferred to second shift.\u0026nbsp; Graveyard shift is just really wearing me down.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I know what you mean.\u0026nbsp; Put in a request man.\u0026nbsp; You've worked here for three years and have been at the top of the list.\u0026nbsp; I'm sure chief will transfer you shifts.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I really hope so.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he stripped out of his uniform shirt.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The wolf undid his belt and unbuttoned his pants.\u0026nbsp; He sighed in relief as he stripped out of them.\u0026nbsp; He adjusted his package, which had been trapped against his thighs for eight hours.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"You planning on doing anything today?\"\u0026nbsp; Marcus asked.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Sleeping.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter chuckled as he slipped on a pair of jeans.\u0026nbsp; \"Actually I'm stopping by the hospital first.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"How come?\u0026nbsp; If you don't mind telling me, I mean.\"\u0026nbsp; Marcus asked with a sideways glance.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm visiting a victim of assault.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he folded his uniform and stuffed it in his duffel bag.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"So I'm guessing you find this victim attractive?\"\u0026nbsp; Marcus asked with a smirk.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"What?\u0026nbsp; No, I just want to make sure the kid is okay.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he threw on a white t-shirt.\u0026nbsp; \"Why would you assume that?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Marcus folded his massive arms as he grinned.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Come on Carter.\u0026nbsp; I've known you for like seven years.\u0026nbsp; I know when you're attracted to someone by what you decide to do.\u0026nbsp; You're twenty-three bro.\u0026nbsp; You really need to jump the gun on finding someone.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter snorted as he shouldered his bag.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Whatever.\u0026nbsp; I'll see you tonight man.\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Marcus chuckled as Carter left the locker room.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He exited the precinct and walked over to his parked car.\u0026nbsp; He threw his duffel bag in the back and then slid into the driver's seat.\u0026nbsp; The hospital was only ten minutes away, but city traffic sucked so it would probably take him twenty minutes to get through the gridlock.\u0026nbsp; Carter's eyes were feeling heavy again, and he did not have a cup of coffee this time.\u0026nbsp; There was an old cup of coffee in his cup holder and he contemplated on drinking it.\u0026nbsp; Carter shook his head.\u0026nbsp; He really was addicted to coffee.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; It was around eight in the morning by the time Carter pulled into the parking lot of Grandview Hospital.\u0026nbsp; The wolf pulled out the piece of paper that he had written Sift's room number on.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Room 204, third floor.\u0026nbsp; 204, third floor.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter recited to himself as he entered the hospital.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The smell of disinfectant and rubbing alcohol caused his nose to wrinkle.\u0026nbsp; He quickly made his way to the elevators and jammed the button for the third floor.\u0026nbsp; When the elevator doors opened, he made his way to the receptionist.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Can I help you sir?\"\u0026nbsp; The female wolf asked from behind the desk.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I'm here to check up on a Sift...um...Sift...\"\u0026nbsp; Carter stopped as he suddenly realized that he completely forgot the fennec's last name.\u0026nbsp; \"Um...he's a fennec.\u0026nbsp; His first name is Sift and he probably checked in here around three in the morning.\u0026nbsp; Also probably has a smartass attitude.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Are you talking about Mr. Streak?\u0026nbsp; Sift Streak checked in here at 3:25 in the morning.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yes, that's him.\u0026nbsp; Is he currently awake?\"\u0026nbsp; Carter asked.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I believe so sir.\u0026nbsp; You may go check on him if you wish.\u0026nbsp; He's in room 204, on the right.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Thank you.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he started down the hallway.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; He reached the designated room and quietly opened the door.\u0026nbsp; He smiled slightly as he saw the fennec lying in the hospital bed, his eyes closed.\u0026nbsp; His chest was rising and falling steadily.\u0026nbsp; A bandage was wrapped around his fingers, and his wrist was set in a cast.\u0026nbsp; A piece of blood-stained cotton stuck out of his muzzle.\u0026nbsp; Carter let the door shut behind him as quietly as possible.\u0026nbsp; Sift's eyes fluttered open at the sound of the door closing.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey you.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter said with a smile as he approached the fennec.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey yourself.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift replied drowsily.\u0026nbsp; \"You actually came.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Of course I did.\u0026nbsp; I wanted to make sure you're doing okay.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift chuckled as he sat up.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well they gave me morphine, so I'm actually feeling pretty well right now.\u0026nbsp; My wrist is fractured and I'm going to have to get a fake tooth.\u0026nbsp; Other than that, I'm actually feeling fine.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well that's great to hear.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he took a seat in the chair next to the bed.\u0026nbsp; \"So you up to telling me what happened?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Not much to tell Carter.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift said with a shrug.\u0026nbsp; \"I used to buy my oxycodone from them, and I guess I kinda owed them some money.\u0026nbsp; They weren't too happy when I told them that I didn't have the money.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well you won't have to worry about them anymore.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied reassuringly.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Thanks Carter.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift replied with a warm smile.\u0026nbsp; \"I mean, thanks for everything.\u0026nbsp; I don't think I've ever told you that.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yes you have.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied as he set his paw on Sift's good paw.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"No, I mean, I really never told you how grateful I am for you.\u0026nbsp; I mean, if you hadn't come along and kept me in line, I could be dead, either from an overdose, or worse.\u0026nbsp; It's thanks to you that I turned my life around and started making changes for the better.\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter shrugged as he looked at Sift in the eyes.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"It's part of my job man.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah, but were the weekly visits part of your job?\u0026nbsp; Was the job searching and college recommendations part of your job?\u0026nbsp; I don't think that's in your job description.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter gave Sift's paw a light squeeze.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I care about you Sift.\u0026nbsp; I really do.\u0026nbsp; When I first met you, you were just a scared and lost kid.\u0026nbsp; I saw potential in you though.\u0026nbsp; Sure, you were a smartass, and you still are, but I knew that you had a bright future if you could just turn your life around.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter stood up and brushed Sift's cheek with his paw.\u0026nbsp; \"And now look at you.\u0026nbsp; You have a job, your own apartment, and you've just completed your first year of college.\"\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"And you know this how?\"\u0026nbsp; Sift asked with a smirk.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I've seen you walking around the campus.\u0026nbsp; You look cute carrying all of those textbooks.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Sift chuckled as he sat up straighter and brought his muzzle closer to Carter's.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"May I?\u0026nbsp; I mean, is anyone around?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I don't see anyone.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter replied with a warm smile.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Well I'm going for it then, officer.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift whispered.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; The fennec turned his muzzle and pressed it up against Carter's.\u0026nbsp; Carter's smile grew wider as he melted into the kiss, allowing his tongue to roll over Sift's.\u0026nbsp; He loved how Sift tasted, how their tongues wrestled over each other to explore each other's muzzles.\u0026nbsp; Of course, this kiss was just a casual kiss.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"It's been way too long since we've done that.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift panted as he broke the kiss.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I know, I know.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter yawned.\u0026nbsp; \"You know why though.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah I know.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift replied with a roll of his eyes.\u0026nbsp; \"Having a relationship that puts your job at risk just isn't worth it.\u0026nbsp; I really do wish we could though.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Trust me, so do I Sift.\u0026nbsp; Maybe someday though.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Yeah, when you retire.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift snorted.\u0026nbsp; \"I'll probably be with someone by then.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I know you'll be with someone by then.\"\u0026nbsp; Carter sighed, his mood suddenly downcast.\u0026nbsp; \"You should really get some sleep.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"You look like you need some sleep too.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift replied.\u0026nbsp;\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter stood up and started for the door.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Hey Carter?\u0026nbsp; Can I ask you something?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter hesitated, his paw set on the door handle.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Of course you can.\"\u0026nbsp; He replied without turning around.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Do you think there's a chance of us starting a relationship?\u0026nbsp; I mean, I know how the government frowns upon law enforcement officers having relationships with ex-criminals, but is there any chance for us starting one?\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; Carter closed his eyes as he turned the handle.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"Get some rest Sift.\u0026nbsp; I'll see you around soon.\"\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; With that, the wolf opened the door and exited the hospital room.\n\n\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; \"I didn't think so.\"\u0026nbsp; Sift muttered as he closed his eyes.\n\n  \n  \n\n"}