3. TIL that some wolf handlers will not enter captive wolf enclosures if they have ...

TIL that some wolf handlers will not enter captive wolf enclosures if they have a cold or other vulnerability because the wolves can smell it and are more likely to attack.

  • stroll into my local GameStop
  • looking to pick up a copy of The Binding of Isaac
  • grab the game and take it to the charming maiden at the register
  • "Pardon me, milady...but could you ring me up? A shame I don't have your number or I'd ring you up instead..."
  • she giggles and takes the game, blushing as her fingers brush mine due to my fingerless gloves
  • her eyes widen as she reads the game's title
  • "Wow, I've never seen anyone buy this before! You must have special taste!"
  • I smile and ready a witty response when suddenly a voice rings out from behind
  • "Hahaha look at what this ♥♥♥♥♥♥ is buying! That's not Call of Duty Advanced Memefare! What a piece of ♥♥♥♥!"
  • I quickly turn around, my cloak billowing behind me, to discern the source of the rude outburst
  • A wolf is standing there guffawing
  • "Excuse me sir...you may disparage my person if you wish, but it is untoward to swear in front of a lady."
  • "♥♥♥♥ you ♥♥♥♥♥♥!"
  • I smile quietly and tip my fedora low across my eyes, concealing them
  • "As you wish..."
  • I quickly swing my cane into his kneecap before he can react
  • he bellows and charges forward
  • I expertly sidestep him and the cashier screams as he crashes into the counter
  • I draw my sword-cane and mutter a quiet oath as I drive it deep into his back
  • "...requiescat in pace..."
  • As I clean my blade the girl walks out from behind the counter, twirling her hair with her fingers
  • "So...maybe you'd like to come over to my place to play that game sometime...?
  • "No thanks, milady, it's single player only. Besides..."
  • I sheath my sword
  • "You're not my type."
  • skate away on my Heelys"

>EDIT: Easier to read.

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