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*huff* *huff* *huff*
Effie! What are you doing?
Oh, hello, Keaton. Just a little light exercise.
But that's a whole tree trunk you're lifting! How are you doing that?
It's simple. I just train hard and make sure to eat right. You know...plenty of red meat and raw eggs.
That's weird. I eat TONS of red meat and as many eggs as I can find...
But I could never lift anything like that.
Oh, you're just being modest. Here, catch!
Gah! Hrrrrgh! Effie, help!
Looking good, Keaton. Feel the burn!
You...you don't understand...hnnngh. This...is...literally...killing me... Please! Take it from me!
Oh, all right. Is that better?
Phew! I thought I was done for.
Please don't take this the wrong way, Keaton, but you need to build some muscle.
Not to worry, though. I can design a custom workout plan for you!
Gee, Effie. That'd be...great.
B Support
Oh, hey, Effie! Whatcha doin'? Another crazy workout?
Hi, Keaton. Just the usual. And where are you headed?
Aw, I was gonna head out and do some hunting. I've got a thirst for raw meat! Awhooooo!
Hmm...would you mind if I came along?
Not at all! Hunting in a pack is way more fun anyway!
Well, it sounds like vigorous exercise...and I'm a bit bored of my usual routine...
Plus, if we catch something...that's just more protein for me!
Ha! That's the spirit!
All right, Keaton. Show me how it's done.
Whoa, Effie! Hold on!
What? There's a rabbit under there! Quickly, before it escapes—
Yeah...you don't need to rip the whole tree out by its roots. There's an easier way, trust me.
What...like digging for it?
Digging? What, you're gonna just dig and dig through some rabbit hole?
Well, I suppose I'd dig until exhaustion, or until I struck water... Whichever comes first, of course.
Yeah...I guess that's one way to do it.
But here's what I do... I just crouch down nearby and wait for the bunny to come out. Then I pounce!
Oh, that sounds terribly boring! Well, at least we're both here to keep each other company.
Yeah! Now...SHH!
A Support
HRRRRGH...341! HRRRRGH...342!
Whoa, you're up to two trees at once?
*huff* *huff* *huff* Keaton... *huff* Sorry, let me catch my breath...
You're unbelievable! Can you even get any stronger than you already are?
Of course! There's always room for improvement. I'm sworn to protect...and I take my duties very seriously.
Truth be told...I hardly feel strong at all. There are times when I feel so inadequate.
Aw, you're kidding, right? Not only are you the strongest person I know...
You're probably the bravest, too. Anyone you're protecting is in good hands.
Do you really mean that?
I mean...yeah...of course. Why is it suddenly so hot out here? And why is my fur so itchy?
Heh...
So, uh, anyway...are ya hungry or anything?
It's like you read my mind! I'm starving. Do you have anything to eat?
You bet! I figured you'd be out here working up an appetite like usual. So I brought something special. Some of my own homemade jerky!
Now, some humans have told me that it's a little gamey—
*om* *nom* *nom* Got any more?
Yeah, sure...there's plenty more where that came from!
Well, what are you waiting for? Keep it coming! I have to take my diet as seriously as my training. And that means eating plenty after a big workout. So, if you wouldn't mind sharing...I believe I could eat an entire cow, hooves and all.
Are you sure you're 100 percent human?
S Support
Hey, Effie...do you have a minute?
Of course, Keaton. What is it?
I'm not really sure how to say this, so I'm just gonna blurt it out. You're really strong. Like, megastrong! I don't even know if I could beat you in a wrestling match if I transformed.
Uh-huh...
But...uh...even though you're so strong, it's gotta be hard to go it alone.
I'm not sure what you're talking about, Keaton. We team up all the time!
Yeah...but I guess I'm talking about going it alone in LIFE. Y'know? So...what I'm saying is...will you marry me?
You and me...marry?
Yeah! I mean, if you wanna. Is that a weird idea?
We totally don't have to! If...if you don't want to. But I guess I was kinda hoping you WOULD—
Oh, Keaton. Yes. YES! A thousand times, yes! Your companionship means so much to me... I thought you'd never ask.
Awhoooo! Yes, yes, yes!
This is so wonderful! And I promise to protect you as long as I live...
Wait, what? You're gonna protect ME?
Well, of course! Why wouldn't I?
Well, I thought it would be the other way around! I'd protect you! Don'tcha think that would be nice? To have someone protecting you for once?
Yes, but, Keaton...let's not fool ourselves. I am the stronger of us. Or shall we have a competition to see for sure?
Yes, I can see it now! Ten events, measuring strength, agility, reflexes—
OK, fine! You're right—we don't need to have a competition. But even though you're strong, you could still use someone watching your back. And that's gonna be me! If anyone messes with you, they're gonna get my fangs.
Rawr!
Let's just agree to protect each other.
Yeah! That's exactly what I was thinkin'!
Until the end of time. Right, Keaton?
You got it. Yeah!