Perry scoffs. Mating, right, like he had time for the lady platypus out there. He had three kids and an evil scientist to look after, not to mention his job. He was a busy guy, really.

He lowers his foot again. As for male competition, he has other skills at hand without relying on the poison spur.

"I never realized you had that! You're more dangerous than I realized," Bartholomew replies, still eyeing the spur in wonder.