What interaction (if any) does Brock have with others affected by PTSARS or other forms of age regression?

At this stage in the story, regression is just beginning to be researched and syndromes related to it are basically non-existent or as yet undefined. There's some hints of it a little later on in the story, but generally it's a non issue at this point.

In terms of current timeline, though, I have toyed around with the idea of an age regressive support group called ARA (age regressers anonymous) that he would be a part of, dedicated to providing support and a place to safely discuss issues surrounding involuntary age regressive syndromes, but I never really got past the planning stages

I should point you and Kammy at each other and get you to discuss things....

Oh, we've discussed a few things previously. :)

I've read the written works, so I have a question about the topic of species in your world. Species seems to be a parallel to race in your world, with Specism being the world's equivalent to racism. But I notice you've included multiple breeds of dogs, which leads me to wonder if these are considered separate species. To be frank, in a world where it seems that hybrids children are impossible without the aid of FOY, it would be reasonable that most dogs would be of mixed breeds by this point, since the odds of finding someone of the exact same breed and forging a successful relationship with them long enough to produce children seem pretty low. Not to mention that most real world purebred dogs are at least partially the result of inbreeding, and they and their anthro counterparts would be somewhat closely related to others of their breed. Sorry, I'm rambling. What I was asking is, are dogs of different breeds considered separate species? Where does the line fall between two anthros being the same species, and two not?

That's actually something I haven't really put all that much thought into, and a really good question. In terms of breeding, I have decided that species within family are viable offspring producers so canids, felines, mustelids, etc would all be able to breed within that family. This could mean otter/ferret offspring are possible , or European/American badger offspring could happen as well (in nature they're different enough that they couldn't breed).

I do think, however, that there is still a biological imperative of like to like and while true hybrids do occur, more often than not species do not intermix. They just don't necessarily find each other to be suitable mates.

In terms of dogs, I think what may be happening is more of a caste system rather than speciation. Think in terms of India's caste culture where some breeds will only inter mingle with breeds within their caste. Obviously, not all dogs follow this caste system and there are plenty of mixed breeds out there, but I think the "purebreds" would be a bit like the aristocracy, or rather they would think of themselves that way. This could explain Edelman's superior attitude, and the helpfulness and kindness of mixed breed dogs introduced later in the story, such a s Cecil and Beth.

Interesting way to put it, different than how I figured.

The way I intend to do so in my own future works makes domestic dogs a bit like those of.European descent in regards to breeds. To explain, I myself am a hodgepodge of things, my genes coming from France, Germany, Italy, England, Ireland and possibly elsewhere. My family history is a bit muddled. But my grandfather, his father, and the father before that all can be traced back to Naples and Naples alone. That earliest ancestor had been an Italian immigrant who came to America with his wife. At least one of his sons (specifically my great grandfather) found a nice Italian girl to settle down with, likely due to what they had in common as Italian immigrants. My grandfather, on the other hand, was by and large an American, and eventually met my non Italian grandmother. Most of the people I know who can be considered of European descent will have family all over the place, but I've met a few who don't. It's not particularly out of any ill will towards others, it's just the way the dice rolled. Similarly, most dogs in the real world are a little this and that, I've encountered many, many mutts in my time.

Your answer was definitely surprising. It's a lot more complex than what I was expecting, but definitely a thinker. It also parallels the snobby attitude of owners of purebred dogs and the elitism of dog show frequenters. I'm impressed.

The idea of looking at it like a regional thing is interesting too. More of an "ethnic" approach than a "racial" approach. Makes it a bit more of a cultural difference between the breeds.

Hate to interrupt, but I'm curious - a caste system like you described makes sense for some breeds created with special purposes in mind such as dogs or horses, but I can' help wondering whether, for example, cat breeds which generally result from mutation would have an analogue in your world?

I doubt it. Cats are generally far less specialized than dogs in terms of breeds, more meant to look a certain way than perform a certain task. I'm sure some of those specific mutations and looks persist, like Siamese or Persians, but I don't think they would really care to actively try to remain "pure" rather just revel in their individual unique eases.

Ah, yes, Ethnic, t'was the word that had escaped me. If I had remembered it, my earlier response would have much more concise. One could argue that this approach could also be applied to subspecies. Take the stars of your work, Brock and Bella. Both badgers, but one European, one American. There may be differences in upbringing and personal traditions. Though I cannot say much on the difference between a European and an American badger, they both would have a different culture than say, a Ratel, or "Honey Badger". Ratel cooking could perhaps incorporate more of that aforementioned honey, and the outlook on social groups could be more individualistic for the Ratel. Mind you, as I was writing this, I discovered that "Honey Badgers" are not, in fact, badgers at all, but I figure I have made my point.

Lol. Yeah. There are actually considerable biological differences between American Badgers (taxidea taxus) and European Badgers (meles meles). Enough so that they couldn't actually breed in the wild. And Ratel's are more like weasels or wolverines even though they're in the same family as badgers. The Mustelid family is actually quite diverse. (I've admittedly done way to much research on badgers for this story. :p)

It's an admirable trait in any writer, to have done prior research. I grow wearing of people not bothering to look up facts about biology and instead write based on assumptions. Like how werewolf packs are written as if wolves live in hives rather than packs. Every time I hear something about the position of "Alpha" being some sort of genetic trait like being a queen ant, I want to retch. If they were wereinsects, this pack hierarchy biology would make sense, but since these writers are attempting to write wolves, who have a fairly flexible pecking order, its absolute rubbish. Does my heart good knowing that somewhere out there, someone is willing to spend at least ten seconds to fact check.

Ooh based a little on what  roverthedogman said, would you include more world building about how hybridized first happened at some point?

Not within the structure of OTRAB or Two Badgers, but I do have a lot of ideas on a bit of pre-history to the Anthro world that may eventually see the light of day.

If Of Tunnel Rats and Badgers and A Tale of Two Badgers were to be an animated project, who would you cast in the major roles?

I remember you mentioning John Leguizamo as Eldeman, but I still imagine him being voiced by Wallace Shawn (Vizzini from Princess Bride or Mr. Incredible's boss)

Think of John Leguizamo in Spawn rather than Moulin Rouge.

In terms of voice, Brock could be voiced by David Faherty pretty well (it's his voice I hear and mimic when I speak as Brock), but while I have a specific accent and speaking manner in mind for Bella (Patricia Belcher in Bones) I can't think of who would be a good voice for her.

I'd have to really think about the rest as I don't really have specific voices in mind for them.

Ah, Violator. Yeah, the only movies I've seen Leguizamo in were Ice Age and Super Mario Bros.