Everything a young wolf could want...

The moment the pair of you walk into the station's stores, Tony rushes over to you. "John! Doe! Wait until you see this!" He rushes the two of you to the shop's counter. As the two of you watch, Tony dips down behind the counter and pulls out a small, closed wooden box. He hands it to Doe, his excitement tangible.

Doe opens the box to find a toothbrush, mirror, and two brushes, one for thick, course hair, and a smaller brush for lighter, finer hair. Also included in the box is a oddly shaped pair of scissors and a set of electric trimmers. Aside from the trimmers, everything in the box was a stainless steel with imitation pearl handles. Doe slowly picked up the smaller of the two hair brushes and found it fit her paw perfectly. "It took some doing, but we have the pieces set to accommodate the size and shape of her paw. However, they work just the same as any other set. And, with a little practice, John would be able to use the pieces as well should you need help grooming."

Doe beams a smile at Tony as she leans over the counter to hug him. At that moment Bob comes out from the back room. "Good, you're both here." He motions for Doe to follow him. She flashes you a quick smile then goes to the back room with Bob.

Tony walks over to the store's door places the "Closed" sign up before shutting the doors and latching them. Then he goes back to the counter and pulls out two glasses and a bottle of aged Scotch. "So, John, what's got you and Doe so worried?" he asks as he fills the glasses and offers one to you.

You consider lying to Tony, but the expression in the shopkeeper's eyes lets you know he'd call you out on it. "Once Doe's test results are back, I'm going to use them to go to Phase Two."

"You're gonna try to make yourself like her? Is she worth it? You could die, you know."

You take a sip of the potent liquor, cringing slightly at its bite. "Yes, she is to me. She's the only one of her kind, Tony. And I know she likes me as I am, but I want to be so much more for her. I don't want her to be alone."

"Even if she rejects you?" Tony looks directly into your eyes. "It may be that she's in love with who you are now, and changing yourself will only push the two of you apart. And that's assuming it works correctly instead of mutating or killing you."

"I know, Tony. She told me that she liked me as I am and that she understood my reasons. She hugged me and told me to be careful."

Tony lifts his glass to you in a toast. "Then may your first child be a masculine child, as my grandmother would say." He takes a long draw from his glass, then sets it on the counter and smiles at you. You give him an odd look. Tony's grin widens. "Personally I don't care what gender it is as long as you're both happy. But you do know if this works she'll want pups sooner or later."

Your reply is lost as Doe walks into the room wearing a stunning blue tank top that reflects the crystal color of her eyes. A pair of comfortable low riding jeans completed the outfit. Bob stood behind her proudly. "The fly and the area around the tail are kept up by adjustable buttons, just like the old button fly jeans. The fabric here and here" he points to each place as his mentions them "keeps the buttons from showing." Bob hands you two large duffel bags. "I've got her two more pair of jeans, a summer dress, a black skirt, and several tank tops and t-shirts so she can mix and match. It took a couple of tries, but I think she has the button thing down now so she should be able to select her own outfits and dress herself."

You place the two bags on the ground and walk over to Doe, wrapping your arms around her waist and hugging her tenderly. "You look wonderful," you whisper into her ear. "I love you," you finish.

"And I you, no matter what happens, John," she replies softly. You separate as both of you blush a bit, remembering where you are.

Bob and Tony just smile softly and sweetly at you as they wrap an arm around each other's waist. "Let us know if you need any thing else, John. For either of you." Tony gives you a knowing look. You nod to him, understanding. Tony and Bob let each other go as they unlock the store's doors and help you gather your things. After thanks and hugs are exchanged, you and Doe go back to your room to put Doe's things up.

The moment you walk into the room, you notice the message light flashing on the intercom station on the nightstand. Quickly you place the bundles on the bed and press the "message" button.