Four: A Surprising Shift

Wolford would have hoped to just leave that night in the past and never have to talk about it again, but that week at the university, the rumour was going around about him being gay and about him and the librarian hooking up. The staff did not care, it was not their business, but even as they studied in the studied rooms together, Wolford could sense that Fangmeyer was wanting to ask him about it, upset about it and yet she was finding the words to ask so difficult. Delgato though and his crew were being curiously cautious in approaching the pair, they were not teasing them and they had backed off of Fangmeyer... especially as they were just waiting for her to clue in and then finally make an approach to the lion that was on her tail! But she was finding it too difficult and when they were being left to sit in one of the study rooms on the top floor of the library where it was just them, Wolford decided it was time to talk.

"Priti..." Wolford stated, his face stern like his voice as Fangmeyer's eyes fluttered and she straightened up, looking suddenly as if her heart was hammering in joy to hear him say her first name. But as she looked at him anxiously, she realised that his stern face meant that she was not going to like what he was going to say. Wolford did not feel bad of course, he had never made any kind of indication to her that he was interested, he was merely her friend and had protected her like a friend. He had hoped she would understand this, that friendship right now was important, but that meant honesty and he took in a deep breath. "Priti... I know you've been hearing a lot of rumours this week and, as you're my friend, I need to explain them to you. To begin with, the rumour that I'm homosexual... its true, I've never been asked and if asked I would never deny it. Even my family know I am, its how I've always been. But... but I only have one sexual relationship before and it ended badly, I had not even thought about that kind of thing since I moved to Zootopia, but then... then I was offered to go out with Askari for a meal just to have some company and he offered a one-time thing to give me more experience... he was very drunk and well, it was not the best experience and I was foolish but curious. I'm sorry, I should have told you straightaway."

"Wow..." Fangmeyer's eyes were widening in shock, there was honesty and then there was this... Priti had assumed indeed that Wolford might have been more interested in other males, but she'd still been eager for his company. He was her friend and well, she guessed she was reading that canine pack devotion to friendship as a little more than it was. But then to know the other rumour was true, but that it had been a crappy experience, suddenly Priti began to snigger to herself and Wolford's ears dropped as he gave a firm snort. She continued to giggle a little more before she gently patted his shoulder with a soft snort, relief flooding her features and ten passing on to Wolford. "Oh Wolfy... it's alright, I had a feeling but I wasn't too sure. You wouldn't be the first gay guy I've mistaken for being into me... I had that with a leopard growing up, my first kiss only to find out he was hanging out with me so he could try and get on my brother's good side! Eh... but you should have called me up after, we'd have talked and chatted on about how bad it was... I mean, was it really that bad?"

"Uh... well... my first experiences were very intense, very intimate but very equal with us both having fun and..." Wolford grimaced, not really sure how he was going to explain this whole situation to her but Fangmeyer gave a soft chuckle of amusement. She had a good idea of what was going on and swiftly she flicked his big nose with a soft snort of humour before giving a playful wink and helping Wolford finish the sentence with a wheeze of relief.

"Don't tell me... he got a bone and just had to bury it... oh, sorry for the canine pun there." The tigress chortled with a blush but Wolford had to nod his head firmly on that point. He was glad she understood that much, but he certainly could not open up to her completely and say that he'd learnt something profound about himself, that he loved tonguing ass but, that was all. They made a few more jokes together about guys that were like that, Fangmeyer saying that she could often guess what kind of guys would be like that because they spent their whole time talking with their head in the gutter rather than listening. In hindsight, as Wolford snorted about the matter, she was quite right and he had to give a sigh and insist he wished he had her senses. "Yeah, a lot of the girls go on about that kind of things, Delgato's apparently that bad... so is Grizzoli, that's polar bear Girzzoli not wolf... wait, you haven't met him have you?"

"I don't get to mingle with the other wolves, aren't the Grizzoli's from a cop family and... is it okay to say they're adopted?" Wolford questioned, not sure if it was allowed to discuss that kind of thing and yet Fangmeyer nodded her head. She explained how she knew them; the adopted wolf was a friend from school named Jason but everyone called him 'Grizz' and his big brother was always 'Growly' because that particular bear was not very eager to make friends. Jason and Graham 'Growly', had been in the same orphanage as cubs far north, he'd been half snow and half timber wolf and his parents like Graham's had died during a nasty flu epidemic in their northern own and well, all the cubs from the land had been moved. They'd been babies, barely remembering their parents when Officer Grizzoli, a Grizzly bear married to a polar bear, had come to look at Graham and found him and Jason firmly stuck together, never able to sleep without the other one. It was a cute story indeed and so they'd gotten special permission to take them both. Grizz tended to think he was as big and tough as a polar bear at the best of times, but he was loyal to his friends and a real life of the party, but he liked girls and guys and well, Fangmeyer knew he was looking for someone more special and she gave a bleat.

"I've got to get you guys to meet up! How about I set up a meeting at the Fox and Hound, I take it you know the club right, being what you are?" Was there any point in saying no? Wolford let suddenly very uncomfortable with the realisation that the club had been sitting in Savannah Square's Nocturnal Quarter waiting for him to go and check it out the whole time he'd been there. He could have met others, made friends and just understood the place and it made Wolford grimace. Why hadn't he gone there before hand and not even thought about being drawn in by Askari? The tigress though grabbed his paws firmly, a happy look upon her face. "At least you've got to meet him and see why he's so cool... literally, everyone loves Grizz and he is serious about looking for a decent relationship!"

"I... well... oh... oh... okay..." Wolford felt stupid, he guessed he owed it to Fangmeyer's previous insecurities to accept the offer and well, though he was not interested in other wolves he could at least try. If it was just a simple date and Wolford could prove that he and Grizz were obviously too different, then she would at least back off. But he had the feeling she'd probably keep trying to set him up now and well, what could he do? He guessed that Fangmeyer would probably understand if he said he was interested in foxes but... but he was a little anxious over how everything was going to develop if he was too open with her about his life thus far. But before she could give a cry of delight, their ears were aware of the other beings in the library hollering out 'fight-fight-fight' and that was never a good thing as Wolford and the tigress got up, opened the door and then spotted the situation. "Delgato..."

"Wolford... wait... he's a lot bigger than you!" The tigress stretched her paw to grab the wolf, but he was bolting down towards the stairs, he knew exactly what this was all about and it was clearly his fault! Delgato the lion had been winding Askari up as he'd been working, trying to draw the truth of his night with Wolford out and get him to either claim himself gay or Wolford, but Askari had just insisted he harass someone else. Askari had been trying to cope with it all when Delgato had pushed him and suddenly, Askari had fallen on the floor and thrown a book and hit the lion square in the mug to make him bleed. He'd then grabbed the Aardwolf by the collar, punched him and dropped him on the floor, turning around with a growl and knowing full well that as long as no claw or teeth were used, it was going to take a lot for anyone to really tell him off. Fangmeyer though watched in shock as Wolford launched straight down the stairs, charging with his breath so steady and calm that no one had noticed him running before he leapt and crashed onto Delgato.

There was a sudden series of barks, cat yowls and trumpets as all the members of the library hurried down to see exactly what was going on. Fangmeyer hurried down to have a look at the situation and she almost growled in excitement to see Wolford wrapped about Delgato as the lion spun in circles, trying to catch the wolf and throw him off. Askari was staring in surprise, after what had happened he was quite sure that Wolford would have avoided him completely, but Wolford was going to protect whoever needed protecting and this lion was a damn bully! As they wrestled more, the wolf just keeping hold and squeezing as Delgato went down on all fours, rolling and trying to twist to grab Wolford without getting his claws out, he made a sudden mistake. He swung his head back to bite, Wolford grabbed him by the mane and tugged back. The lion leapt upward with a roar, only to smack his shoulder against a desk, which Wolford then jumped onto as the lion fell on his knees, only to suddenly be pinned down completely, Wolford assuming the dominating position of a canine and Delgato suddenly looking panicked.

"Apologise to the librarian right now, you have no right to show aggression or bully anyone because of what you assume their lifestyle consists of. Apologise!" Wolford snarled into the back of the lion's neck. The others were suddenly cackling musing of how Delgato had instinctively spread his legs and was practically begging to get taught a lesson by some wolf dick. Considering he'd been teasing Askari about his sexuality, suddenly it was all turned around upon him and the lion looked petrified as Askari then stepped forward in front of him and the lion hurriedly apologised to him before Wolford stood up and let him go before giving a snort and standing not only proudly but sternly, showing how truly tough and great a police officer he would be. "If you wish to be a police officer in Zootopia, you'll have to leave your prejudice behind and learn to respect that this place gives opportunity for all lifestyles and all kinds of animals. You pick on Askari because he's an Aardwolf and they're related to hyenas and everyone claims male hyenas are homosexual because of the female anatomy. That is prejudice, racist and utterly appalling for anyone hoping to don the uniform to believe. We must be impartial and follow facts, not fantasy and not folklore. Besides, Askari is not gay, he was merely showing me kindness and teaching me what he'd been told about others n how to approach males subtly... I'm the one that's gay and I don't care who knows it."

"What but... but you can't be gay, Wolford... you're top of the class and the you're not scared of anything... gay guys are all camp and like, wussies and..." One of the lynxes within the group began until they noticed the way Wolford was glaring at him with such a stern face the lynx's ears drooped. He apologised that he was not thinking about what he said and Wolford accepted it. He then turned towards Askari, who thanked him gratefully for helping him out. Then Wolford stepped over to the counter, pulling out the First Aid box and taking out some gauze, stepping out to the blushing and anxious looking lion before gently pushing it up to his bloodied nose. Delgato was embarrassed and quickly gave an apology for being such a dick, only for the lynx to speak up again. "He's not the only one you bully for stupid reasons... so I hope Wolford's taught you a lesson!"

There was a roar of laughter at the words as Delgato was tucking his tail and scrubbing at his face to try and hide away the terrible shame he felt. Even Fangmeyer could not help but snigger at the words, but Wolford turned to look at Delgato and then gently lay his hand to the lion's shoulder, making him turn around and Delgato's eyes were shinning oddly as he looked up at him with a firm expression of confidence. Wolford then turned about to look for Askari, but he felt a hard lump in his throat as he realised that the Aardwolf had hidden away so that no one could focus on him. It bothered Wolford greatly, he wanted that animal included into the situation as well as he was about to say something firmly, but the others could not. Then suddenly, Wolford stepped back into the circle, clearing his throat with a soft bark of fury to get everyone to look at him as he decided to speak aloud.

"You all keep forgetting, if we're all working to the same goal to take on the kind of mammals that would break the law and willing put others at risk, we all need to be united against them. We're all here for the same reason at the end of the day... to help others out that can't help themselves, right?" Wolford stated firmly and the others all looked a little sheepish as they nodded their heads and then Wolford shook his body gently. He was quite sure that he was going to get through to them all with his next statement, although in truth he hoped that Askari heard and knew that he was included within it. "That's right, we're a pack, a pride, a gang of friends, brothers and sisters all hoping to wear the same uniforms and work for the same laws... we're one big family and we should treat each other like family, right?"

There were nods of agreement and a general desire about everyone present to agree, shake hands and apologise to each other for being jerks. But no one went in search of Askari, except Wolford and when he went to the Aardwolf, he was just given a brief thanks and a 'we'll never talk about this again' and Wolford sighed. He could not understand it, but he was glad at least that being gay per say was not a problem to his family, it was just his choice of partners. With a sigh, Wolford had then turned back to the group to be given an apology from Delgato, who he apologised to in return for embarrassing, before he was grabbed by Fangmeyer and she insisted he had to meet Grizz!

"You stood up to a lion for an Aardwolf? Heh... hearing that it makes total sense that you're in the police Wolford, everything about you is looking after other mammals and protecting those being belittled. But I'm glad... you showed a lot of gumption and you showed that viewing those dominance classes has done something...so why you so anxious?" Gary was chuckling as he and Wolford were at the Bamboo Express restaurant fishing noodles out of their large bowls of broth whilst the snub-nosed monkey chef was whooping in the background to get his workers to work harder to fill the takeout orders. It was a nice little place they liked to sit in when they were in the mood for noodles and always there was a secret challenge going on. Indeed, the real question was who was going to give up with the chopsticks and bury their muzzle into the broth and slurp it down first, admitting defeat! "The broth around your noodles looks great... hey, you've eaten most of the noodles already..."

"You've hardly eaten considering you've been listening more than talking... but I'm anxious because of this Grizzoli. I'm not really sure how to sort of... well, I'm meeting him at the Fox and Hound next Friday night and I'm worried. I don't know if I can really cope with any kind of date so soon and... I do not want to have a relationship which is just sex and well... I'm afraid of it." Wolford grimaced in frustration; his ears pulled back as he looked towards the white wolf in front of him with a groan. Gary was still the best link he had to home but more than anything, since leaving he'd become as close to him as Vic had been and yet, Wolford kept some point of distance between them. He still had the sensation that there was an attraction between them, but one he could not tell was being stirred by Larry insistent on Wolford having a good relationship. Not only that, but Wolford had been sent messages and a picture of Grizzoli and this he showed to Gary who gave a soft whistle.

"Wow... he's handsome... but a bit of a poser... I can see why you're anxious. But you've got nothing to worry about Nate, just remain as tough and dominant as you were dealing with Delgato and you'll have this guy eating out of your paw. If Priti says he's looking to settle down then she's probably right and well, some player types like that soon find themselves about to enter something where they realise playtime is over and they need something secure in their lives. Grizz is in the actual academy going to go through it and that's probably what he needs... someone who will understand what he's going through." Gary stated gently to him as he scooped out a large amount of noodles to slurp in. The only problem was that in doing so he was making a bit of a mess as he chewed and gulped it down. Wolford gave a snort, grabbing the napkin and quickly wiping a splash from his muzzle to make Gary give a blush and swat at him with a playful mother comment. But in truth, Gary was feeling terrible jealousy that Wolford was far more interested in meeting someone else and not seeing what was on offer in front of him and doing something like this just made Wolford seem all the more adorable for it. "What you going to wear Nate?"

"I don't know... what do you wear to a club? I'm not a city boy... I don't even know what a club's like, the biggest thing close to that would be the occasional concerts or community parties for like Disco and retro music... my mum and dad's kind of music!" Wolford snorted in frustration and then he gave a smirk snort as Gary then pushed his muzzle into the bowl and start to suck down the stew. Wolford waited until he'd seen that Gary had drained the majority of the bowl before he gently grasped his own. Then, pausing for a moment to see each other, they tapped their bowls together and then drained the rest together, their tails wagging in delight for such a pleasant meal before they then settled it down. Then Wolford lifted his paws with the napkin and swiftly began to wipe Gary's white muzzle as he blushed slightly at the attention and that soft look of affection in those big blue eyes. "The only problem with a white muzzle... everyone case see what you've been eating..."

"Heh... glad I've got you..." Gary snorted in amusement as Wolford wiped him clean before giving a soft chuckle. He then gave a sigh of relief as he settled back and then Gary was stuck staring at the pretty puppy expression Wolford gave as he stuck out his tongue playfully. Gary had to pull back the desire to stretch his paw under the table to stroke Nate's knee and make the pass he really wanted to. But if he did that, he might upset everything, and he knew that right now he was still of importance for keeping Wolford safe out here... he could wait. He sighed as he just ruffled the fur in the centre of Wolford's head to make him laugh, and grin some more as Gary bit his tongue and tried to figure out how he could help. Indeed, maybe it was better that Wolford had a little more experience in bad relationships so that he could experience a good one with Gary, after-all there was no way this figure was going to be of much use to him when he would get bored wen he realised Nate was not easy. "Right... well, we've got a job for tomorrow then... getting you dressed up!"

"I couldn't cope without you Gary, thank you." Wolford smiled happily, thinking of Gary as the next best thing to his brothers and Gary smiled himself in relief. Those words always meant a lot to him and with their food done, they stood themselves up and then stepped towards the door, swiftly saying goodbye to Mister Chu, who waved goodbye to them and insisted they would return again! They both strolled out together, walking calmly back towards Wolford's apartments as they looked to the moon and Wolford had to suddenly snatch Gary's hand to stop him from suddenly howling out. He apologised for the trigger, but it made Wolford snort as they strolled back and then settled down in the bedroom. Despite the fact that Gary did not share the bed with Wolford, he was amused that whenever he came around, Gary was on the bed and Wolford on the floor looking comfortable. He understood it was because it was like being back with Vic, but sometimes he had to ponder and that evening he did ask a question that made Wolford blush. "What's my... my what? My favourite?"

"Yeah... like, when you're with someone, I know you've only been with the Aardwolf and Artem but, they showed you a few things I assume... I'm sure there's certain things you liked and didn't... what were they?" Gary questioned, he could not help but ask as he wanted to just think about them and doing them with Wolford for later. Perhaps it was pathetic to think of, but he was very curious about the situation and just how much Wolford had experienced with his two partners, but Wolford was blushing. He made a soft whimper of whether Gary was going to judge him for it, but Gary gave a sudden cackle of amusement. "Heh... Nate... you can't shock me, trust me, just like with straight couples there's things they like and don't like, it's the same with gay couples. You don't have to like everything, I mean... I really like being on top, not necessary dominating but you know I like to do all the work and it just, it feels better for me... but then you get some that are 'power bottoms' do everything lying on their back and well, I just don't really enjoy that, I feel I'm supposed to be the one making the fuss. But I really like working with my paws, getting them in such a warm place and stretching them... it just always feels really good to know you're getting them ready for you."

"I see... I guess... I guess I'm really very submissive then... I've never actually been on top before and I don't think I'd like it, not that I'm lazy. But I do like it when my... when my backside gets a little attention... and I learnt that I have a real thing for butts... I seem to be a total butt guy, dicks don't intrigue me... sorry, I don't mean to sound so coarse." Wolford stated gently, his voice so deep sometimes it always made Gary chuckle to hear how polite and sweet his words were. The more he was away from home, deeper Wolford's voice was becoming and the more masculine too, perhaps because he was not being babied so much! But Gary informed him it was alright before Wolford pulled his paws up and was twiddling with them, grasping at his blanket and looking oddly despairing despite everything. It made Gary roll onto the edge of the bed and give him a poke, there was something else Wolford wanted to say but it was certainly embarrassing him and Wolford gave a heavy sigh of despair. "I also... I learnt I was very good at blowjobs... Artem taught me how to be good with them and... and there was something he did that I... I really, really liked but it must sound so strange because... because..."

Wolford went quiet, feeling the bulging in his sheath as he thought about it and rolling into himself with a soft whimper, his ears back. Gary urged him to say, he would not judge him they both liked guys so what could he judge him on. But Wolford's eyes were locked on the thoughts of before, when he'd gone to meet the fox gang again with Vic and Lee had been nicer at the door. The cubs had rushed to him to get him to play the game and they apologised for Artem being a 'douche', Dixon had also apologised and seemed so very nice about it. Wolford could not have believed it was all just a façade and then Artem had turned up and told him he had better games in his room, Wolford hadn't known their poverty was so bad that all the older foxes that had gotten out of a brief stint in jail like Lee, Artem and Dixon and his girls all lived in that ruined community centre! Artem had taken him to his room, they'd kissed romantically and Wolford had remembered just lying beside him, their paws stroking each other, the room silent but for the sound of their kissing before Artem had begged to play a little and they'd gotten involved in that docking again... Artem had played with Wolford's sheath and it had made his hips quiver in joy each time and each time he remembered what Artem would say about it and what he would feel....

It feels great doesn't it? With such a large sheath... its practically like I'm penetrating your body through this... it feels better than putting it in a vixen... so tight....

"Uh... Wolford... hate to say it but even I can see that you're tenting... I won't ask, clearly it embarrasses you a little. You're welcome to... sort yourself... I'm not going to look." Gary chuckled as he turned onto his side with his back to Wolford to give him a little space. But instead Wolford curled into himself and closed his eyes tightly in frustration as he remembered it all and could recall the fact that Artem's phone had always been sitting there watching them. It saddened him because all he could remember was the way Artem kissed him, the way he touched him, the way he made Wolford feel faint just but nuzzling up against him and stroking his thighs and licking under his chin. It made Wolford want to cry to think about how he had been fooled because he wished and wished that he hadn't ended up with such an awkward situation.

That weekend, Fangmeyer had walked with Wolford to the Fox and Hound Club after musing at his nice white shirt and tight-fitting jeans that Gary had picked out for him, not to mention his neat little brown leather jacket sitting over his shoulders. He felt utterly embarrassed by it all, terrified as they walked up to the club and the tigress kissed his cheek, introduced him to the friendly Rottweiler and Doberman bouncers, who checked his ID to see he was over eighteen before permitting him into the club after stamping his paw with a special stamp for under the black light. He stepped in to hand his coat over to the cloakroom staff that were happy and friendly Bush dogs before spotted the picture emblazoned across the twin doors of a Maned Wolf, the owner Donovan Skulk, and his sadly deceased husband, a Pharaoh Hound. Beneath the picture was a big neon sign saying everybody was welcome and it made Wolford feel relieved as he paid to go in and then was greeted by a surprising sight.

The club had two sides to it, a warmly lit area with beautiful tables and seats where it served as a bar and people could settle and enjoy a little bit of food, their drinks and friends before there was the long black and brown bar. The brown side was with the warm area and the black side slid across to the darker area where there was a large dance floor, lots of colourful lights and colourful looking areas with glasses that shone under the Black Light so mammals couldn't smash their glasses or knock them. It looked amazing; the room was bouncing with a gentle beat that was not too loud to stop people chatting but closer to the stage it was perfect for those who wanted to dance. There were lots of mammals everywhere, lots and lots of them and yet they were all smiling and there was no drunken air of anxiety to overcome Wolford. But he had been told that Grizzoli would meet him at the bar and so, steadily, Wolford padded over to the bar with an anxious blush upon his face as he settled upon a vacant stool and then came face-to-face with a friendly looking black-backed jackal.

"Hey Honey, not seen you around before... why so nervous, you look damn tough..." The figure chuckled softly, swiftly juggling a few shot glasses before flipping them onto a tray held out by a golden jackal beside the fellow. The black-back then grasped the drink's machines and knocked the try to knock the shot glasses, quickly spraying them with the spirits with a few over the shoulder squirts before the three glasses landed perfectly on the tray. It garnered a holler of delight for some of the coyotes sitting near the bar and whistling in utter delight. Wolford watched, stunned as he saw them happen and then the jackal was blowing kisses to the coyotes as they thanked him, calling him 'Tips' and Wolford tilted his head to the side in curiosity, spotting the three green studs on the rim of the animal's right ear, which it flicked gently. "Heh... don't look so shocked to see pierced anything here, Honey. My name's Tremaine Butler... but I'm called Tips and only answer to Tips unless you're my mother, hehe. So, Honey, you gotta name and I'm guessing you don't want alcohol but you'll have soda... you aren't a city boy."

"Oh... yes... yes please... to the soda." Wolford blushed anxiously, quickly looking about the place to see the other mammals present and then his eyes widened. He saw a handsome looking Red Fox hanging out with another strolling towards the bathroom and moving their paws about in a flirtatious manner. It made him excited to see, but clearly, he was supposed to be waiting from Grizzoli. When the soda popped over to him, he lifted his wallet, but Tips gave a chuckle, insisting first drink was on the house and he never forgot a face. "I'm Wolford, Nate Wolford... I'm a student and yes, I'm from out of town to study and move into the ZPD, I hope. But... I'm supposed to be meeting another wolf here, called Grizzoli... this... this is my first time anywhere with others... others that are... well..."

"Gay? We get that a lot.... Don't worry though, Nate, everyone here is a friend, our boss wants customers to feel comfortable and safe... we don't let there be arguments and if you have a problem you tell the bar tenders or bouncers and we ban straight-up. You don't bring your bad mood in here... we're just happiness in a bottle. But... I'll be honest... if you're fellow doesn't turn up, I'll keep you company the rest of the evening, I hate seeing a handsome guy like you being lonely." Tips beamed, his voice was friendly but straightforward and he looked like bar tending was his entire life and he'd worked in the grim places, the sad places, the boring places and this was where he was most comfortable. Suddenly a gaggle of foxes appeared at the table, there was three of them, all Grey Foxes and though guys they were dressed like girls and a little on the older side but calling Tips their darling and begging him for some affection. Tips turned to them with a soft smile and quickly he did another little juggling act with some neat cocktail glasses before beginning an elaborate display to the music as he dashed different coloured items to each cocktail before he used what looked like a water gun to spray something into each and suddenly there was a rainbow of colours that had the patrons grinning as Tips returned to Wolford's stunned face. "That's our speciality, the Rainbow Cocktail... the rainbow colour sits or a few seconds if you do it right then it all goes a nice peach colour. A bit sugary rather than alcoholic, but these queens here love it."

"Ooh... have you got a new friend there Tips? Look at those muscles... what a handsome wolf... look at those blue eyes too and so young! Listen Sweetie, if you need company, the three of us will gladly take care of you... can we buy you a drink maybe?" The foxes were almost talking in unison, one seeming to finish the sentence for the other before another started a new one and Wolford was quick to drop his ears and blush greatly. There was no fear in them to offer him company, no care as to whether he was interested or not, they just wanted to be friendly and well, it made Nate almost want to cry. He thanked them and then asked them politely what they did and the trio giggled. "Oh... Drag Queens... we run a theatre for under-privileged kids nearby and always took on the traditional drag act so the kids find us funny and easy to talk to. But before that we were all drag queens doing our shows at the weekend, back when we were less grey and more rusty..."

They giggled at their joke and Nate had to give a giggle of his own, he questioned whether there were many such places around, many issues with foxes here but the trio insisted that times had changed. All the same, as Tips shifted off to deal with other guests, Wolford found himself locked in conversation with the playful trio and they were quick to move to sit around him, grope his arms and legs just a little, clap his butt to make him blush before pinching at his cheeks and insisting they would be his aunties if ever he needed their help. It was so strange and yet Wolford was utterly enthralled by their presence as they listened to him tell about his parents and his exile from the pack and then were shocked to think that such a thing could happen. They were soon lounging against Wolford's chest and soothing him as he chuckled over their affections when nature called.

With embarrassment, Wolford asked where the bathroom was and he had expected that, like with home, the club might have separate toilets for different species, but they were all the same. Wolford got up and stepped to it, glad to be the only one in there as he settled by a urinal and got to business. Then, he was joined at the urinal, not by a canine but by a ram who settled next to him and then started to peek over the edges of the urinal to look at him, giving a firm smirk and then making a quick suggestion with his hand that he'd be eager to give Wolford a little attention. It certainly stopped the flow of things and Wolford had to apologise and insist he was with someone, though the figure gave a chuckle as he finished off and then departed. Wolford watched him leave although he was told the offer was there for whenever it was wanted and well, it made Wolford feel utterly embarrassed as he tried to continue to empty his bladder.

As he thought the job might finally be over and put himself away, quickly washing his hands, he was in the middle of drying them when the empty bathroom was suddenly invaded by two very amorous red foxes. They were grasping each other, groping each other, practically unable to let go of one another as they wrestled towards the sink and then one of them was hitched up onto it and his hot pants were suddenly yanked down to his ankles as the other fox was lapping his neck and they were both moaning. Then their tongues were rolling and rubbing against his other in utter excitement, nuzzling and moaning as the more dominant pulled his companion's legs wide and then pulled out his swollen cock from his jeans without care as he penetrated and they were both soon yelping and whimpering in delight, ignorant to Wolford standing there staring.

Wolford had no idea what to do as the sound of their bodies clapping together and getting definitely wetter filled the bathroom as the receiver was throwing his head back in utter joy. Wolford did not know how to react, should he just leave or make a point that he was there? Worse still, he could see that fox cock slipping in and out in ease, smell their excitement, watch those hips moving and his own body was reacting by swelling his trousers as he almost whimpered in fear. But as the two frantic fucking foxes turned their heads about to spot him, the giver slowed to a steady pace of pumping into his partner as the moaning one gave a soft smile before lapping his lips and stroking at his lover's shoulder gently as they both turned their head to look at Wolford and then his excitement.

"You're welcome to join us... we've always got room for one more... you can take my boyfriend if you like... or wait till we're in a tie and have a real three-way as I get you in a tie... you look like you want it and we do welcome another member to your relationship if that's what you're looking for..." The smaller red grinned as he looked towards Wolford with gorgeous, excited eyes that made Wolford's heart hammer in delight and even the other was looking towards him affectionately and lifted a paw, begging him to join them. It was something Wolford had not expected, something he would indeed love and yet... yet he could not. He had promised to meet Grizzoli and he had promised as well to his mother that he would always be a faithful partner and he knew that a threesome would not be appropriate as Wolford blushed firmly.

"I... I would... I would really love to..." Wolford blushed heavily and then stepped way from them, his head lowered as he fidgeted at his paws and they still looked at him with excitement to think he might join them, but with a soft sigh Wolford shook his head. "Thank you... but I'm here to meet someone and I... I have to keep my promise to meet him. But... you have no idea how grateful I am of your offer..."

"If he doesn't show, you'll find us in here or dancing... later cutie!" The giver growled softly as Wolford padded himself out of the bathroom with a blush upon his face as she reached the bar again. Tips noticed him and even the drag queens spotted his swollen bump and gave a few whistles that even Tips had to chuckle over. Wolford was looking utterly embarrassed as he sat himself down with an awkward look at Tips automatically got him another soda, the queens paying for it and then asking if they were allowed to take a peek. He insisted he was embarrassed, and they quickly gathered about him in a tight hug, insisting he was too cute to feel that way and yet Tips gave a soft chuckle as he leant across the bar and patted Wolford's nose.

"Tell you what, Nate... if your boyfriend doesn't turn up by the end of the night, I'll take you to my apartment above and you and me can get frisky. I haven't had a boyfriend in a little while and my last girlfriend didn't work out so... if you wanna try, I'll try..." Tips grinned playfully and it made Wolford blush softly in affection for the kindness that Tips was showing. To be honest, he felt he could trust Tips so much that he would love to be able to try and have a relationship with a jackal and well, he seemed like he might be worth a try. Yet at the same time, Wolford could sense though that it would be a fleeting thing, Tips didn't give off the air of monogamy. But then Wolford gave a soft nod and blushed in appreciation.

Wolford had waited over an hour and though anyone else might have perhaps felt depressed and left by now, Wolford found himself in the best company he'd had in a long time. The two foxes from the bathroom had come out and found him at the bar and swiftly barged the queens out of the way to sit either side of Wolford, stroke his thighs and question everything about him. Ordinarily, Wolford might have told anyone off for this behaviour, but he had said they interested him and well, they were just enjoying his company. He'd never been so popular in his life and others came over to the bar to eye him up and ask him if he was free to dance. Wolford remained at the bar all the same, but he was suddenly feeling so safe, so at home here that when he needed a bit of company he would come here and they were all very keen for that too. They were also very eager for Wolford to come back and dance for them, he was getting no end to the compliments to his backside and how nice his fur was - it was making him blush.

Finally though, he spotted a large white wolf in jeans and a polo shirt strolling in and looking as confident as anything. His ears were greyed and he looked rather masculine and well, he looked like he had Arctic wolf in him, he was very handsome and it made Wolford feel a little anxious as he spotted the figure. There was no doubt that this must be Grizzoli and to see Wolford eyeing him up so much, Tips gave a roll of his eyes and then cleared his throat for the two foxes to back off and they turned to look and gave a grimace. As they left, one whispered right in Wolford's ear that next time they weren't going to accept a decline and the other gave Wolford a soft squeeze on the backside before Wolford watched them both go into the bathroom... again. Tips then signalled to the white wolf and pointed a finger towards Wolford who jolted in embarrassment before turning about to see the figure suddenly order a beer with such casual ease as he slumped onto a stool with his legs splayed and then gave Wolford a firm high-five in greeting as Wolford's eyes just stared at him in utter confusion.

"You must be 'Nate'... right? The tigress told me you were handsome... she failed to say how sexy you looked and of course, you didn't send me a photograph in response. So... tell me about yourself..." Grizzoli slouched onto the bar and at first, Wolford thought this whole situation might have gone badly, but as they talked he seemed to quite enjoy it and well, Grizzoli was quite welcome to chat about everything under the sun and especially about police work. They were both on the same branch... doing it because they wanted to look after everyone and well, Grizzoli was very much infatuated with Wolford at first sight.

There was some real potential between them....