The ninth chapter in a collection of unrelated short stories and scenes I have written about our Zootopia friends. Additional chapters can be found on FanFiction.net link (penname: GrandOldPenguin).

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The rectangular box was covered with carrot wrapping paper and adorned with a large kahel bow. Even if he hadn't just handed it to her, Judy would still know whose gift she was holding.

"Happy birthday, Carrots," Nick said.

"Thank you, Nick," she replied. She turned the box over to find the edge of the paper and started cutting the tape with a claw.

Nick, sitting susunod to her, watched for...