Swell: *wags her tail*
Novi: -bumbles around with his big adult body- 0.0 You're tinyyy!
Swell: *stares up at him in shock* And your...your...HUGE!
Novi: -blushes and glances down at his claws- Yeeeeah... Do you still like me? -headtilt-
Swell: Of course I do *tackles him...as best as she can and licks his cheek*
Novi: -rolls onto his back, tongue lolling out happily-
Swell: *leaps onto him and giggles at all the fur* I could get lost in here Novi!
Novi: -bucks her off, taking off into a still-puppy-like lope-
Swell: *rolls and laughs standing and trying to keep up*
Novi: -takes leaps and bounds, the charm at his ankle clinking musically as he turns back and does a lap around her, giggling-

Vik: -stirs and grumbles, saying nothing-
Swell: *laughs at a giggle coming from him* I'll bet Vik is happy? *circles him slowly and then sits close to him* I'm glad I'm no enemy of yours
Vik: -smirks inside their head-
Novi: -giggles again- He is. -cranes his neck around her, nibbling her cheek and his tail pounding the ground- I...I actually feel brave, Swell... -sounds surprised-
Swell: *smiles and lifts her paw to bat at him lovingly* Oh Novi you've always been brave...now your just big enough to barrel over anyone who says your not *she giggled and licked his cheek glad for him*
Novi: -blushes and grins- Naw, not very brave, but thanks! -puffs out his furry chest-
Swell: *giggles as he puffs up* You look even bigger! *shakes her head and nuzzles him* Now you really have to be careful about tripping over your paws
~ Break ~
Swell: I don't need a surrogate! I can DO this!
: Vik: Nooooo ya cant. No kid of mine will have two tails. -stern-
Swell: Like my mother you know? Its IN me...to DO it
Swell: *glares at Vik* I can't believe your against a pup who might be different! Look in a lake!
Vik: -snarls at her, biting down on his tongue and storming away- WOMEN!
Swell: Besides, its pretty obvious you have your daddy's genes and he's in no way related to me!
Novi: -whines- You can't stay mad at herrr... Look at her faaaaace... -whines again-
Swell: Yeah run you coward!
Swell: *pouts...ears droop...sniff*
Swell: *lays down and puts her head on her paws with a sad sigh before trying to figure out how to get what she wants*
Novi: -pleads with Vik to get back in control, puppy-ing up and whining and making a big deal over it-
Vik: -growls and releases the body, sticks nose up in the air and curls up- Do whatever you want, just like usual, Novi -taunting-
Novi: -gallops back over to Swell, slowing as he reaches her-
Swell: *slowly looks up*
Novi: -smiles at her and lays down beside her, his bulk edging into her space and his tail wags- Sorry... He doesn't... I dunno... -drops head with a small sigh- But...
Swell: *moves her head to rest on his paws and sighs* He doesn't like me...or maybe he does...but he doesn't love me...not like I love you both...
Novi: -blushes heavily at the contact, but nibbles on the side of her face- Aww... He likes you! He just... I dunno... -repeats himself, cuddling next to her- I don't care that we're like...related. I mean... -blushes again- You know? But...he thinks it's bad.
Swell: I don't feel related to you...besides we're not that related...your not like my brother or anything. Plus Gerda went out and found another male to have you and your brother with...and...and anyway...if loving you is wrong then I don't wanna be right!
Novi: But...I guess we are? Somehow... -ponders, licking above her eye tenderly before dropping his head again- I know...not that I know my Dad, but still... He was obviously...different than Momma...
Swell: *nuzzles him tenderly* I like different...different is good...we're good...don't you think?
Novi: -smiles a lovestruck smile and giggles- We're different...but good. Very good. -looks at her-
Vik: Would you shut that trap of yours, please? You're related. Your pups would come out horrifically doublejointed or something. Or they'd die. Please, can't you see that?
Novi: -huff-
Swell: *smiles and snuggles against Novi happily* Promise me you won't go run off into the mountains and never come back Novi? I'd miss you so much...
Novi: -giggles, his body letting off alot of heat even in the coldness- Why would I go to the mountains? Not without you...
Swell: I just worry that someday you might wanna try and find your father...and you'd leave us...leave me...*licks his muzzle and smiles* You'd really want me along? *she laughed softly* I promise not to go falling off a snow bank again!
Novi: Where would I even start looking? Besides... -pauses for a moment- I think if I found him, it would bring up "ghosts" with Momma, you know? As curious as I am...it's better left alone. -smiles-
Swell: I think Gerda is really happy...because of you and your brother...it's nice to see her smile so much
Novi: -looks surprised- You care about my momma?
Swell: Why wouldn't I? Momma does to...she just...has a hard time showing it sometimes I think...she's always tried so hard to be strong...and she is...but I think someday if I wanted to take Momma's place as Alpha...I would want my strength to come from the ones who love me...who I love, otherwise there wouldn't really be a point...I guess?
Novi: -smiles- Piper likes Momma? That...surprises me. -admits with a giggle- She doesn't show it. I thought she hated us, Switch and I included. You must get your friendliness from your dad's side, huh? -looks meek-
Swell: *rolls her eyes* Daddy is ...nice...nice is...nice. *she shrugged* But you have to be strong like momma if you want to protect what you love, just loving something isn't enough...*her voice darkened a moment as she thought of her siblings before she looked back up at Novi* I doubt Momma hates you or anyone...she's too smart to let things upset her...*wishes she could be more like her mother*
Novi: -grins at her- Nice is good. I'm nice? -thinks that something went wrong with Piper's litter -- perhaps it was their father? If Gerda'd been able to speak, surely she would've told them about her first mate- Which is good. -shrugs his big shoulders-
Swell: *smiles and licks Novi's cheek* you are good Novi...thats why I love you so much
Novi: -blushes heavily and turns his face away, feeling himself heat up from the inside out- Aww, Swell... We...We really shouldn't... -looks nervous-
Swell: Well YOU don't have to, but I can love you all I want *nods firmly* Besides who's to say we shouldn't?
Novi: I...I dunno... -drops his head-
Vik: -growls softly- I say you shouldn't. You're blood relatives, father or no father.
Novi: -cuddles into her, not wanting to face facts-
Swell: *nuzzles him softly and licks his ear* Don't you love me Novi?
Novi: I do... -whines gently and licks her back- I just... Vik... And... I don't know... I love -you- though... Even if they don't.
Swell: Vik? Doesn't Vik like me too? I love him too Novi...I love all of you *sighs and nuzzles him* Vik should understand...I would never do anything to hurt either of you...
Novi: -smiles at the fact that she loves -all- of him...even if he did look like a beast!- Vik...doesn't think we should ever have puppies... -says gently, nervously- Even if we love each other. But...there has to be a way, though, right? I mean... What if we found some girl?
Swell: *frowns* I'm perfectly capable of having my own pups, why wouldn't Vik want us to make a family? A real family of our own? *nuzzles Novi and huffs* Vik doesn't know what he's talking about, saying mean things like that...
Novi: -frowns and ponders it-
Vik: -a snarl erupts from him in their mind- Don't fall for her tricks... She's being selfish. Think of the puppies... They'll die... -bristles-
Novi: Vik thinks our puppies would die. -says pointedly-
Swell: Die? Really now? Novi, look at yu...your strong and healthy, look at me! I'm strong and healthy...my father came from a big litter, and his father before him...and we have the whole pack to help us...I could give birth to a perfectly healthy litter...*snorts* Die...honestly...thats rediculous...
Vik: -sneers inwardly at her- She's stupid! -seethe- Novi... If you get her pregnant, I swear you'll wish you hadn't... Even if that means I kill them myself.
Novi: -pulls his ears back with a whine, deciding not to tell Swell -that- bit of information-
Vik: -plots how to break up their little romance-
Swell: *looks up at Novi's whine and frowns* He's telling you again isn't he? Ugh...Vik don't be so selfish...I love Novi...I love you...and you don't have to love me...but you don't have to tell Novi bad things about me either, especially when they aren't true! *narrows her eyes* Novi let him out...I'll set him straight...he can't get away with saying such cruel things just because he has you to hide behind!
Novi: -whines and curls into her, feeling worried- I...I don't know. -shakes his head-
Vik: Let me out, Novi. I'll prove I'm right! It's not being cruel, it's being freaking truthful! -bristles-
Swell: *licks his cheek* It'll be alright, I'll make him see
Novi: -blinks- How? -whines again, leaping to his feet to pace- Besides... We're not even ready to have kids!
Swell: *sits up and frowns* Of course not, but it's still cruel of Vik to say things like that *ears fall back* And he's upsetting you, I don't like it...we were so happy just a moment ago Novi...
Novi: -saddens at her frown, pulling in on himself- I know... I'm sorry... It's not easy, with a second person commandeering and yelling and growling. He growls...alot
Swell: *nuzzles him softly* I'm sorry Novi...*licks his cheek* I won't growl at you? If that helps...I'm sorry Vik does...I don't understand why he doesn't like me...
Novi: -sits down next to her, calming down with a small smile- Thanks... That helps < 3 He does like you. He just doesn't think we should end up having puppies together. He's not against our -love-
Vik: -goes to complain, then feels its useless and flops with a sigh-
Swell: *leans against him* Well...we'll make him understand...he'll see someday...and he'll be proud...and happy. Until then it doesn't really matter...as long as I can be with you *smiles softly and licks his muzzle*
Novi: -melts and licks her again- Someday...
Vik: Dream on, kid... Someone's gotta use their brain around here
Novi: -more firmly- Someday. -leans against Swell-