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A Lighthearted Exchange on Grammar and Urgency
Yak
Sorry, but you're not going nowhere!
Aleu
That's anywhere, flea-bag.
Balto
Aleu, I hardly think this is the time to be correcting his grammar.
[out of the corner of his mouth]
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A Conflict of Duty and Decision
Balto
This has gone too far, Aleu, and it isn't our battle.
Aleu
But papa, I saw caribou!
Balto
Look, this could get very dangerous. Despite my dreams or anything else, I will not put you in any danger.
Aleu
But this isn't just about us anymore, papa. This is about something bigger. Don't you see? We're supposed to help them. I'm sorry, but whether I stay or go should be my decision.
Balto
That wind is a sign that winter's coming early. Your mother will be worried sick. We both leave in the morning.
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Nature and Humor in Conversation
Nava
I simply became one with the tree.
Balto
If I tried that, I'd get splinters.
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A Journey Home and a Fond Farewell
Balto
Now what?
[groans]
Aniu
Only the journey home, my son.
Balto
Aniu? You're my... Goodbye to you, too... mother.
[Aniu howls and disappears]
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A Journey of Identity and Belonging
Balto
I'll go.
Aleu
No. You don't belong here. You belong home, with my mother. But I do belong here. It's my destiny.
Nava
Aniu told me it would be the one who is wolf but does not know. I believed it was you, but I was wrong. It is your daughter.
[to Balto]
Balto
Are you sure? It's just... so hard to let my baby go.
[Aleu nods]
Aleu
Papa, I'm not your... okay. So I'll always be your baby. Goodbye, papa. Tell mom... I've finally found my home.
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Balto's Experience with Leadership Challenges
Balto
I've led a dog team before, but never a wolf pack.
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Embracing Heritage and Identity
Aleu
I knew there was something wrong with me.
Balto
There is nothing wrong with you. You have a proud heritage.
Aleu
Oh, sure.
Balto
Your mother is a pure-bred husky.
Aleu
Then what are you?
Balto
I-I'm the one who's part wolf.
Aleu
How could this happen?
Balto
Look. Aleu. My dad was a husky who... had pups with a wolf.
Aleu
Great. My grandmother was a wild animal? Did the wolf teach you how to know when a human wants to kill you?
Balto
I was accidentally separated from her when I was young, so I never spent much time with... the wolf. I remember that she was as white as snow, and she had this warm voice that made me feel safe. Well, then Boris took me in, and, after being raised by a goose it's a wonder I don't honk instead of bark.
Aleu
Why didn't you tell me this before?
Balto
Because I wanted to protect you.
Aleu
Protect me? From what? From the fact that no human will ever want me because I'm part wild animal?
Balto
Aleu.
Aleu
And what about my brothers and sisters? They've got wolf in them, too. Why did humans want them?
Balto
Because they don't look it, and you do.
[sighs]
Aleu
It's not fair. I hate you!
[runs away crying]
Balto
Aleu? Aleu, come back!
Aleu
Leave me alone!
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Balto's Call to Action
Balto
Mush! I-I-I mean, move out!
[the wolves are confused]
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