Arca Grehound, an Arcanine who turned 70 last week, seems more embarrassed about her age. But, as a previous rival of Mark, who is now a friend, how could she have said? On June 6th, they even spent some time together.

"Happy Birthday, Arca!" (Mark starts offering Arca a hug.)

"Why thank you!" (She hugs back.)

"So, what should we do first?"

"We could possibly start with L'amour."

"I don't know if just that..." (He winks as he brings out a gift bag.)

"Oh, for me? I'm very grateful for this, Darling!" (She reads a romantic card he purchased slightly earlier.)

"Your thoughts on the card I got this year?"

"It's captivating, Mark!" (She blows a kiss to him.)

"Glad you like it. Fortunately, there are more gifts." (He happily watches her dig through the gift bag.)

"Multiple shades of lipstick to choose from, as well as reservations to the Exhibitionists' Restaurant?! Thank you so much, Hot Stuff!"

"See? Whatever you've wanted to do, we can 'do it' there, too!"

As Arca gladly leaned a bit closer to him, she winked at him, hinting she's enjoying her time. She opened one of the newly received lipstick containers as she then tried some out. After puckering her lips a bit, she felt slightly nervous around Mark.

"Should we try the Exhibitionists' Restaurant?"

"I paid for those two reservations, and we'll possibly befriend new folks."

"Well, in that case; let's have some fun there. Think we should wear some clothes?"

"If we are more comfortable that way, then yes." (Mark motions her to follow him onto his bike they can ride.)

"You want me to ride that, of all things?"

"Yes, this bicycle's for two people."

"Sure I won't wear it down?"

"I think our combined weight will still be enough for this bicycle's capacity to handle."

*To be continued during Part 2.