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+1 Puppy!

Verity's back in the Nexus, with the stripes and the crazy braids as usual, but this time she's not alone. With her, or more accurately, in her general vicinity there is a small and adorable puppy. White fur with brown ears and striped tail and stockings. There could not be a more appropriate dog for Verity in all the multiverse. (And you all thought she was a cat person.) The pup is bright-eyed and curious, sniffing and examining everything within the range of its leash, then going back to make sure nothing's moved or changed. It's on to you, stray leaf, you and your blowing hither-and-yon ways.

Ver's got a loose hold on the puppy's leash but is general content to let the little rascal romp and play and explore while she looks on with bemusement. What even is her life. There are so many questions she could ask: how did she end up with a dog, what is she even going to do with a dog, when did she become such a softy... but those aren't questions for the general populace.

"So... I've got a dog now. Anyone got ideas for names?" She doesn't have to take the bad suggestions, she figures, so that should be a safe question. "And, um. Tips? For training her and... so on? Or a limit they'd like to helpfully try to impose on how many toys I buy for her?"

Anyone who doesn't want to deal with baby animals can blame Clint for not answering his phone. He is, after all, great with dogs.

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"Sounds like a pretty good attempt." She giggled.

Puppy will sniff at his hand extensively before pressing her head into it for pets. They can be friends so long as Hunter understands his place in the world: he is the one who gives the pets, she is the one who gets the pets.

"Where's, uh, your friend?"

Hunter of course pets the adorable puppy.

"Faris and I don't have to be together all the time. As long as we find each other before six hours are up." And he does have a timer on his PINpoint now.

"Oh. That's good." She's much more at ease knowing they don't have an eavesdropper around.

Puppy cares not for such worries. Puppy's getting pets and is soooo happy. Today is a good day to be a puppy. Her tail is wagging so hard and there's little puppy-sized sounds of canine contentment to let Hunter know he's doing a good job.

"I would warn you not to spoil her, but I'm not sure dogs can be spoiled."

"He will still be around for a little while. But we will be sure people know when he is around." Hunter mentions. He gives the puppy some scratches behind the ear.

"So no name for this little one?"

"Good. That's a good plan." Much better than how things went last time.

Scratched behind the ear? BEST PUPPY DAY EVER since two minutes ago anyway. "Not yet. Any suggestions?"

"Well, the name should be as unique and interesting as she is."

"Yes." And that's not really helpful, is it, Hunter? She seems to be waiting for a minute before she hides a sigh in crouching down to pet the puppy. "I just don't want her to start thinking her name is 'Puppy' because I take too long to think of a proper name."

"I could suggest a few..." Hunter thinks for a moment, scratching behind the puppy's ears as he does.

"You could go with a favorite dessert or flower. I would be tempted to call her Tiger Rose because of her stripes."

"Or Candy Cane, even though the stripes are black instead of red."

"Tiger Rose," she repeats thoughtfully. "That's a cute name. Definitely on the short list."

Puppy is so happy omg double pettings. This is the best. So momentous an occasion calls for something special. She stretches out a paw to bap at Hunter's hand then hops forward to lean against his leg in the international symbol for 'I want upsies'.

"You are just asking for some severe cuddles..." Hunter laughs at the puppy, and how she leans against his leg.

But of course, he raises a glance at Verity first. No point in picking up a puppy, if that is something the owner doesn't want.

Yes, Puppy is looking forward to some very severe cuddles. She paws at Hunter's leg when he delays.

Ver gives a nod of approval. Hunter's allowed to pick up and play with Puppy. But he's not immune to being teased. "Oh, is she? I've been replaced already. How dreadful."

Hunter picks up the puppy carefully, cuddling the small creature with one arm. Then at the teasing, he can slip his free arm around Verity's waist.

"Nothing could replace you."

Puppy stretches up to lick at Hunter's chin before flopping down to cuddle in with a satisfied ruff. Ver will also cuddle in, but without the licking. She wraps an arm around Hunter and gives Puppy some pets with her free hand.

"Good. I can live with her being the cute one so long as I'm not completely forgotten."

Hunter leans over to kiss the top of Verity's head softly. "Your advice and company will always be sought. The puppy is cute, and I am sure she will listen to my concerns... but there are times when all I need is a straight answer to help me in my decisions."

Ver is thoroughly mollified now. Hunter's gentleness is usually quite good at that. He gets a little squeeze now and she rests her cheek against his arm. "Thank you for making that sound like a good thing."

Puppy has no idea what they're talking about but yips her input anyway. Pets are good, yo, pass it on.

"So what've you been up to lately?"

"I have been spending a lot of time on a marble sculpture." And by a lot of time, yes he has got so caught up in the project that there were a few meals missed. A few nights when he didn't sleep.

"I had another dream about Kendra. And I have been trying to figure out her riddles by working on the project."

"Marble? Fancy. Is there a medium you don't work in?" She can guess about the missed meals and missed sleep, and makes a mental note to check in on him a bit more often for the next few days.

"That sounds like a good plan. I'm not much help with riddles usually, but you know where to find me if you need to talk."

"This is my first time working with marble. It is dusty work," He manages a smile.

"She told me to look within myself. To find the monsters and the heroes." He shrugs his shoulders slightly. But the puppy gets more scratches.

"Mm. Need another pair of hands to clean up when you're done?" She's no artist, but she can help in her way. "You know, some people say marble dust is the best sort of exfoliator. It might not be so bad."

Spending time with a cute puppy can be a balm to a troubled soul. Happy timing for everyone. Puppy's not going to complain about more scratches. "So you decided to sculpt them? I guess that makes a kind of sense."

"That would be a good idea. I worry that I am missing some of the dust." Hunter smiles at the offer.

"I feel like I am getting a little closer to resolving whatever connection remains between me and Kendra. But with this one step, it seems like there are still a few obstacles ahead."

"Don't worry, I've got a sixth sense for these things. We'll get it all."

Puppy senses the conversation isn't about her, but there's something about 'good' and 'missing' and 'get' so she wriggles. That sounds like a good time!

"Every step forward is progress. Take it for what it is. It's easier than worrying about everything at once and making yourself crazy."

Wiggling puppy only gets more pets. Puppy wins.

"It is progress. And I am content with slow steps. Especially if it inspires new artwork."

Puppy should always win. She has the best ideas.

"That's a good attitude to take." Ver reaches up to kiss his cheek. "You're a wise one."

Hunter smiles at the compliment, and the kiss on his cheek. He returns the favor, planting a soft kiss on Verity's head.

"I have wise friends who help me to think on a larger scale."

"A wise man chooses good friends," she retorts with a smirk.

Puppy wants in on this smooshing thing. How's Hunter like puppynose against his shoulder?

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