07a - The Song of the Iberian Wolf - Part 1
How did you get the reputation of being a curmudgeon? everything you do is the act of a hopeless romantic." the hawk-man paused. "not that it's a bad thing. i am fond of hopeless romantics. i might even take up brushing your fur one day, old wolf."
08b - The Song of the Otter - Part 2
"a zillion worlds full of your newest, best friends and cantankerous old curmudgeons that only you can win over." the wolf leaned over and pulled the otter in close. "and so many orphaned children looking for homes, adam. do what you're best at.
Spots and Stripes, Part 2; Discoveries
"c...curmudgeon?" zachary uttered the word aloud, seemingly stuck on that little part of the owl's speech as he blinked a couple of times at the strange expression.
10b - The Song of the Temple Dog - Part 2
"who else would come all this way to see such a curmudgeonly wolf?" "but... but you can't be," will stammered as he wiped the tears from his eyes. "you're dead." "i am very much aware of that, pup," the wolf replied.
06a - The Song of the Island Children - Part 1
"if they need educating in being a smart-ass curmudgeon, you'll be our first choice," michael said as he leaned over and kissed the old wolf.
Spots and Stripes, Part 3; Problems
"oh, i apologize, my mistress," giving a low bow, zachary added somewhat quietly, but loud enough for esmeralda to hear, "i should have addressed you by your proper title, lady curmudgeon."
Lizards Live as Lizards Lie
The next day, he became an old and crusty curmudgeon. a few days into it, and he became deadly. all the humanity a lizard like him could glean from the world broke apart and flung into the winds, leaving behind an animalistic shell.
Spots and Stripes, Part 4; Family
"g'morning, lady curmudgeon," he shot back with a goofy smile, apparently remembering the elder's earlier way of addressing him. he cocked his head a little at the owl, yawning expansively as he added. "you look a little tired. you should go to sleep.