Shenanigans!

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[nostalgiabomb]

-- Pretty sure she's more partial to the laces, actually. Not a snack, kiddo.

[ He sets the boy puppy on the floor to free his laces from the little girl's teeth. After that, he scoops her up into his lap. ]

So. Mr. Friendly over there, or this little ray of sunshine?

[phaselocknroll]

I like her. [ She scoots over to sit next to Peter, petting the puppy in his lap ] She's precious.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He smiles fondly, because dogs are the absolute best. The world can fight him on this one. ]

Looks like we've made our choice, then.

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[ she smiles as well, planting a kiss on his cheek ]

I like seeing you smile.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ why do you have to say things like that, because he casts his gaze down to the dog in his lap. ]

Yeah, well. I've been told it's a nice smile.

[ A beat. ]

You sure we can't get two--?

[phaselocknroll]

I'm positive.

Shall we let them know we've made our choice?

[nostalgiabomb]

Guess we ought to, otherwise they'll think we just came in to play with puppies. Which, you know. They're not wrong about.

[ He stands, cradling the puppy in one arm and brushing himself off; he then offers her a hand up. ]

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[ She takes his hand and hauls herself upright. Once he's standing, she leans in to press a quick kiss to his cheek.

There's something so delightfully normal about the whole situation, and honestly it's making her happier than she has been in a long time. ]

I hope you're thinking about names for her.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He grins, feeling that twinge of happiness, then hooks his arm around her shoulders as they head over to the breeders. Without missing a beat, he says, ]

Still pushing for Charwin, actually.

[phaselocknroll]

That's not even a name.

[nostalgiabomb]

If we name her Charwin, then it will be a name.

[phaselocknroll]

I still say no.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He affects a sour look for a second before he abandons it altogether. ] I'm open to suggestions, then.

[phaselocknroll]

Something a little more feminine, maybe?

[nostalgiabomb]

Charwina.

[ Then immediately on the heels of that, ] Pleasedon'thitme, I'mjoking.

[phaselocknroll]

[ she just. gives him a light whack on the arm anyway ]

[nostalgiabomb]

[ To which he gives an overblown hiss. ]

I dunno. I've never really had to name anything before. Layla? Brandy? Sharona? Roxanne?

[phaselocknroll]

I don't really know either. Ellie? Helena? Tina?

[nostalgiabomb]

-- I kinda like Tina, actually.

[phaselocknroll]

Do you?

Hmm. [ she reaches over to bop the puppy on the nose ] Tiny little Tina.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ The puppy huffs at that, shaking her head. ]

Tina it is, then. I'm guessin' now's as good a time as any to let you know I don't have the first clue to raising a dog.

[phaselocknroll]

Feed it. Play with it. Teach it not to eat your boots.

She seems smart. I think we'll be okay.

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He huffs out a laugh. ]

Well, hopefully it's that easy.

[ He walks up to the breeder, who's waiting for them nearby. The puppy is traded for coin, and the breeder praises them for their choice (as they're probably obligated to do). The man provides them with information as to what the dog can and can't eat, then wishes them the best of luck.

As they're walking away, Peter picks up the puppy with both hands, turning her to face him. He stares at her with a critical eye. ]

You'd better not secretly be some kinda soul-sucking demon.

[phaselocknroll]

Wow. Should I be offended?

[nostalgiabomb]

[ He casts her a sidelong glance. ]

Since when did you suck out people's souls? Is this a new thing?