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Rabbit's making friends. : D And here's a freaking long ass RP between ~StarPowerEnt and I... 5700 words! Sorry for the laziness, but Dominic was fun to draw and I think he looks really cute here. ;n;

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Dominic sat by his usual favorite tree, observing the dogs that walked by him. He was particularly in a good mood that day as of the outcome of having such a nice early meal of burger king. He yawned and stretched his lean, muscular body out to limber up for any event that may come to him. After his stretch, he laid down and continued to survey the area.

Rabbit hadn't slept well the night before, and she moved through the hotel with her legs stiff and her tail low. She decided a good run was just what she needed to wake up, and maybe she could do some work while she was at it. Pinning her ears, Rabbit gritted her teeth and trotted down the hotel's stairs. She felt the soreness in her bones, but she was determined to get stuff done, to rank up and get a little closer to the top. Walking through the entrance, she glanced to and fro to see who was up and about. She spotted Dominic, a stocky dog that she hadn't really spoken to. As he stretched she sank and mimicked his motion, her ears perked as excitement began to dull the ache in her body. She approached the dog with her body language friendly, but she didn't think she could intimidate him if she tried. "Aah, hello... Dominic, yes? Would you maybe be up for some exploring?" she asked, her voice soft as she sniffed at the brute in greeting.

Dominic laid there for a few more minutes until he heard a voice that wasn’t too familiar to him. he turned to see a dog by the name of Rabbit speaking to him. After his last fiasco of going on an adventure with another dog, blindly, he was determined not to make the same mistake again. "Vhere did yu plan on going? He was interested in going, but held his still posture and awaited a response.

Rabbit kept her tail going at a steady wag, her excitement at getting away from the hotel terribly obvious. She wasn't surprised when he asked what her plan was, and her good ear flicked back for a moment and her tail wag hit a hitch before continuing. She wasn't sure where she wanted to go, as long as they avoided Di Fonga territory. Licking her lips, the collie mix glanced off into the sky for a moment, the gears in her head turning quickly. “Hmm, I was thinking maybe we could check out the mall, and the houses near it?” It was a good distance away, so she could stretch her legs, and they could see what the area was like. It never hurt to have some extra food sources and hideouts.

Dominic's ears perked a little when he heard her say something about going to the houses and the mall. He knew there would be tons of food and items to take while he was on the trip. The thought of getting more money made his tail wag. He nodded at Rabbit, and began to lift his frame off of the ground into a standing position. "Do ve run or valk there?" Dominic was in good shape to run, but he noticed Rabbits legs where a bit stiff and was a bit unnerved at the idea. He didn’t wanna have to carry her back if something were to mess up her legs.

Rabbit's ears perked when Dominic began to stand, delighted that she'd been able to convince him to accompany her. She would have been more than a little bummed if he'd denied her, but she wouldn't have blamed him. She looked him over in an appraising sort of way, her tail curling up over her back. He was a stout dog, but she was six inches taller and about thirty pounds heavier. She was ready to insist he set the pace, but with her legs sore she wanted to be in control. “Hmm, I will trot, and you can keep up.” she said, her voice slightly teasing as she turned and began to trot, glancing back to see if Dominic was following her.

Dominic chuckled a bit at Rabbit's answer. He knew she was trying to tease him a lil bit and for some reason he thought that was funny. Before he could respond though, Rabbit was already on the move. He took off and tried to remain a few paces behind her since she was leading. He trotted, while scaling the rest of the city. He kept in tune with his surrounds just in case trouble came along. He had to stay on his toes, he knew where they were going was going to be packed with humans. He wasn't trying to get into any trouble, not this time.

Rabbit was glad that the dog laughed at her little joke and then began to follow her. She'd been worried about offending him after she'd spoken, but he didn't seem bothered. The collie mix had always been touchy about her size, and if she had her way she'd want to be gigantic. Lengthening her stride a bit, she lowered her head and stretched her body. She kept her ears as perked as possible, and was glad her left ear's hearing was beginning to return. Steering them through alleyways and away from humans as much as possible, the dog glanced back at Dominic and gave her lips an anxious lick. Yes, she decided, she must attempt some small-talk. She wanted badly to make more friends. “So, Dominic... your accent is very interesting. I like it. Where are you from?” she asked, keeping her eyes and ears ahead. It was a decent distance to the mall, and even farther when they tried to stay out of sight.

Dominic wasnt usually one to laugh, hell he rarely laughed at all. But for some reason, Rabbit's voice soothed him. He followed her where ever she went, he wasnt familiar with the route she was taking him through so all the new sights, sounds and smells kept him interested in the journey. His surveying was cut off a bit when Rabbit asked him where he was from. Dominic wasnt fond of bringing up the cold, hard place he grew up, but he knew in order to live in the present, he had to speak of the past. "Im from Russia. Particularly, Siberia." He paused, not sure of what to say next, he just asked "Vat about you? Vhere are yu from?"

Rabbit smiled lightly as they moved through the alleyways, glad things were going so well with Dominic. At first glance he was a little rough, but so far he seemed very kind and willing. Picking up some speed and even galloping a couple strides, the mixed breed jumped easily over a fallen trashcan. She slowed her pace to return to Dominic, glad most of the soreness had left her. If for any reason they needed to move, she was confident she'd be able to set the pace. She was a bit surprised he was from somewhere so exotic as Russia, and she felt a bit boring about her own roots. Still, she cleared her throat and led him around a corner, the mall coming into view. She stopped at the end of the alley, her eyes scanning the large parking lot. She understood the dog's unwillingness to speak of his past, and she shared it. “That's so neat... I'm just from a town just a couple weeks travel from here. I don't know what it was called.” she said, frowning a bit.

As Rabbit's strides began to grow a bit faster, Dominic made sure he matched it. Despite his size, he actually enjoyed running or even moving at a fast pace. It reminded him of some of the good times he had back home with his daughter, before the accident. His tail began to wag as they got closer to the mall. It began to wag vigorously when he actually seen the parking lot. All those walking wallets almost made him drool. Before he could dwell on the thought too much, Rabbit answered his question. He listened to her and nodded at the thought of her hometown. He was sure it was better than his. He noticed the frown on her face "Don’t frown Rabbit. I’m sure its a nice place, better than mine. "

The collie mix let out a soft grunt, then moved her attention to the mall. There was a time and a place for being sad, and now was neither. She smiled a bit when Dominic spoke, and she gave a gentle nod. She'd never seen the town she lived in until she'd fled the woman's backyard, and then it was just a blur as she ran for all she was worth. Shaking her head, Rabbit stood tall and watched the parking lot. It was midday, and not too busy, so she reasoned it must be a weekday while humans were off working. Dominic's excitement was contagious, and her tail began to race. “We can definitely grab some lunch if the opportunity presents itself, but the mission is reconnaissance. We need to look around but not bother the humans.” she said, trying to calm herself as much as her companion.

Dominic continued to survey the parking lot. As he looked at every person walk around, and checked for any possible food kiosks around, he listened to Rabbit speak. As she is about to finish, Dominic spots out his prey. A old man with a mustache operating a hot dog cart. "There, the hotdogs" Dominic nudged his head in the direction of the cart hoping Rabbit would see it. His mouth began to water as he thought about eating the delectable hotdogs. But before thinking too much on a plan, he waited to hear if Rabbit had seen any easier targets.

Rabbit's eyes scanned the parking lot, looking at the types of cars and the types of people. Nothing really caught her attention, but she spotted a small SUV driving up and down the parking lot rows. She frowned a bit, deciding that he was probably some sort of security, and should definitely be avoided. When Dominic pointed out the man with the hot dog cart, she nodded in agreement that they should check it out. "He looks kind... we should just wander over and see if he'll just give us anything," she said, lowering her head and beginning to walk forward. She kept her ears alert for any cars headed their way, and her eyes trained on the kind looking man. Very few people milled around outside, so she hoped that even if things went badly they wouldn't attract too much attention. "Follow me if things get ugly." she murmured. She knew Dominic could take care of himself, but if anything happened to him she would feel terrible.

Dominic nodded at Rabbit, as he began to lift up into a walking position , he followed Rabbit down the hill, although he tried to make himself appear nice and sweet he knew his rugged appearance hindered him in that department. He perked his ears, lifted his posture , held his head up high and began to prance over to the nice looking man to try and look friendly, He wagged his tail as they got closer not because he was excited, but again trying to appear cute even tho all he wanted was to jus take the hotdogs and run. But he was willing to do Rabbits approach since he wanted to reserve his energy. He stuck his tongue out and began to pant to look as if he was tired so the man would feel sorry for him. He heard Rabbit talk about an exist strategy and noted it in his mind. The closer they got the more Dominic could feel his body tighten and his eyes narrowing, he wanted to attack the old man for some reason , being so close to humans made him nervous and on edge. But he did his best to hide this feeling and keep in character. He glanced at Rabbit to see how she was going about walking towards the man.

Rabbit kept her body relaxed and her tail began to wag as they grew closer to the old man. The smell of hotdogs permeated the air, and the dog had to lick her lips to avoid drooling. Glancing at Dominic, she saw how tense he was. He wasn't exactly a friendly looking dog, so being stiff and nervous might worry any humans they came across. Turning, she blocking her companion and sank into a play bow, her tail wagging quickly. She yawned and licked her lips, looking him in the eyes and encouraging him to do the same. The relaxing ritual had never failed her, and when she was done she moved forward to headbutt him. “Take it easy, big guy.” she murmured, spinning and heading back towards the man. She watched him with bright eyes as she approached, shaking her coat and sniffing curiously at the ground around his cart. The man with a mustache kept his eyes on her, nonchalantly dropping a hot dog in her direction. The collie mix snapped it up, and the man pushed another towards Dominic.

Dominic began to to fear that his tense mind was beginning to affect his body posture, he tried to calm his mind but he was failing at it. When he started to just let Rabbit go on her own towards the man, Rabbit dropped down in front of him in a playful bow, acknowledging that she was trying to relax him, he did the same and his body calmed. He smiled and softly head butted her back. "Thanks" He saw the man drop a hot dog at Rabbit and then he knew it was his turn. As the man moved towards Dominic, he transformed into a puppy like state. He wagged his tail, stuck his tongue out and gave the man a "happy to see you" prance. The man smiled at Dominic, "Your a nice mangy fella aren’t you" The man said as he threw a hotdog down Dominic's way. "Alright now, no more hotdogs for you and your little girlfriend. I got money to make" The old man continued with a grin. Dominic couldn’t help but chuckle a bit at hearing the old man call Rabbit his girlfriend. As he watched the man walk away, he finished eating his hotdog, and turned to Rabbit. "Now vat is the next target"?

Rabbit smiled delicately as she watched Dominic interact with the old man. She was glad he had been so friendly to them, and she'd remember to stop by and visit him again. It wasn't always easy, but she'd try to remember that all humans weren't bad. When the dog asked what their next target was, she let out a yawn and paused to think. So far their exploration had gone well, but they definitely needed to do more before they could head back. “Hm... let's head to the suburbs and just look around. Then we can call it a day.” she said, tilting her head back and sniffing the air. She knew her way around the area well enough not to get lost, but finding a vacant house that could be used as a hideout and even just becoming more familiar with the streets would be useful later.

Dominic nodded at the notion of going to the suburbs. He had only been there at night and was eager to see how things looked in the day. It would make it easier to learn his way around, and to even spot out shortcuts. He stretched a bit before taking his first steps towards the houses. Before he went to far, he turned and looked at Rabbit. "You lead the way"

Glancing both ways to be sure no cars were approaching, the dog spun and playfully nipped Dominic's shoulder before taking off in the opposite direction. A naughty smile spread across Rabbit's lips as she dove into an alleyway, running fast enough that her companion would have to work to keep up, but not so quick he'd be left behind. Her tail curled over her back with excitement as she ran, all of her earlier soreness completely gone. She kept looking back to make sure Dominic would stick with her as she continued to race through alleyways, her speed faltering as she came to sidewalks and streets just long enough to be sure no humans or vehicles were coming.

Feeling the little nip Rabbit gave him, he knew she was playing with him. As he turned, she was sprinting down the alleyway, excited, Dominic ran right after her. She was a fast dog, but Dominic wasn’t too far behind. He knew she was holding back, but so was he. He almost got her at one point, when she stopped to notice if there where humans or cars, but as he was going to tag her back with a nip she was off again. Dominic gladly followed her down the alleys, he hadn’t had this much fun in so long.

Rabbit began to pant as they raced through the city, her eyes bright and content. She skidded to a stop and blocked Dominic when they came to a street, a dump truck speeding past. The collie mix let out a snort and watched the truck as it disappeared around a bend. Deciding that racing through the city streets was probably not a safe activity, Rabbit let out a sigh and trotted across the street. She walked up to the picket fence and sniffed to see if any dogs had been by recently. Finding nothing but the faintest scent of the hotel, she rubbed her neck against it to freshen the scent and remind everyone this was Di Trieste turf. Glancing left, then right, the mixed breed looked at her companion for guidance. “Which way do you want to go?” she asked.

Dominic growled at the dump truck almost running them over. He rolled his eyes with disgust at the humans disgusting smells that elluded from the truck. He briskly walked across the street, noticing Rabbit marking, he decided he too would mark a lil. He walked, ever so calmly to the corner of a building, lifted his leg, and piddled on it. Smiling at the pleasure of emptying his bladder, he finished and then followed up to where Rabbit was standing. He looked left and right.. Rabbit asked him which way they should go, he recalled the right way was the quicker way to the houses, he nodded towards that direction and began to walk down the street.

Rabbit trotted after Dominic, eager to walk beside him and keep up. She slowed to a walk and took long strides to keep up with her companion. Licking her lips, she decided she could take this opportunity to get to know him better. “How long have you been in the states, Dominic? You speak English very well.” she said. She knew he had come from Russia, and that was a certainly a long way and an ocean to cross to get here. Her eyes scanned the houses as they walked, and she pinned her ears when she heard some small dogs yapping at them from inside one, their noses pressed against the glass.

"I have been here in American for a few years. Not long. I couldn’t stay there after...he paused for a moment or so and then continued... after ze accident." His head lowered and starred at the ground as he continued to walk beside Rabbit. His concentration broke at the sound of two house pets yapping behind the glass. He snickered at them, he knew that if they were outside they wouldn’t be so tough. He turned to Rabbit, "Did you have a family back where you where from?"

Rabbit spun her head and bared her teeth at the little yappy dogs, which effectively shut them up. Smirking, the dog perked her ears and quieted to listen to Dominic when he spoke. She could tell his past was a sensitive subject, and she wanted to spare him all her attention. The accident? She wanted badly to know what had happened, but she wouldn't bother him about it. When he questioned her about her family, a sad smile spread across her lips. She held her breath for a moment as she thought of the best way to tell her story without making it too boring. “Yes... I was part of a big litter, and we stayed together until I was a couple months old. Then the lady came and picked me up and put me in her backyard for... a year or so. Then animal control came, and I got away, and here I am.” she said. Her past upset her, but it filled her with more anger and resentment than sadness.

Dominic could see that Rabbit had a saddening past. He nudged her shoulder with his head while producing a big smile and wagging his tail at her, hoping to cheer her up. He hoped that his sign of playfulness would encourage her to smile as well. He wanted to tell her, if anything, give her a glimpse of what his past was like. He wanted to be on that level of trust with someone, but his stone cold heart wouldn’t allow him to pour out any emotions. He noticed a fence gate slightly opened. He wondered what might be back there...

Rabbit smiled lightly when Dominic attempted to cheer her up, but her anger didn't dissipate. She nodded her head in thanks, stopping when her companion did. It took her a moment to find what he was looking at, and then her attention was caught. Trotting forward to the gate, the dog took a deep sniff to see if she could smell any dogs or humans in the backyard. The scent of a dog and humans was old and stale, so she began to wonder if the house was abandoned. The wooden gate was warped just enough that it couldn't be closed, even if someone tried. The collie mix moved forward, pushing the gate open with her shoulder so Dominic could go in.

Dominic slid in through the gate, sniffing about looking for any signs of life other than him and Rabbit. As he got in, he pushed the gate open so Rabbit could slide through. He walked around the backyard looking for a open window or maybe a sliding door. there was both, he nodded at Rabbit and asked "Vuld you like to go in door or window? He thought they should split up and check the house out to cover more ground.

Rabbit kept her eyes on the street as Dominic slipped into the backyard, stumbling slightly when he pushed the gate so she could enter too. She smiled gently and moved past him, her ears flicking back when the yard's grass crunched beneath her paws. When Dominic spoke she turned to look at the house, then moved towards the open window. She thought it was odd that humans would leave their home so open, so she approached the window and stuck her head in. Glancing around, she saw nothing but dust and dirt and old furniture. The house was nice enough on the outside, but on the inside it was a mess. Letting out a snort, Rabbit glanced back at her companion. “I'll go in through the window... I'd say this place is abandoned. Just keep your eyes out for unwanted guests.” she said. She hoped they would find nothing but dust bunnies, but a family of cats or raccoons could be lurking anywhere. Carefully, Rabbit climbed in through the window and began to sniff around the bedroom.

As Rabbit slipped into the window, Dominic lurked through the back door. Scanning out the cluttered but open room. He stood silently, not making any noise, just listening. He moved through the house, low to the ground in a stalking like position, he looked at every shadow and in every closet and bathroom down stairs. He was just about to walk back outside when he heard a noise outside. Screech! the breaks of a white van stops in the drive way. Dominic scrabbled to get out of the house. As he was about to run out, he wondered if Rabbit heard the van too. He wanted to signal her but couldn’t make any noise. He let out a loud enough whimper that she could hear as he left. Hopefully she heard, he thought to himself.

Rabbit walked carefully through the house, her nose working overtime. She could smell rats and maybe even some pigeons in the house, but nothing too bothersome or dangerous. After exploring the bedroom thoroughly, the dog headed to the kitchen, licking her lips. She carefully raided the pantry, hearing the soft sound of Dominic's paws as he moved through the other parts of the house. There was little food in the pantry, but in the back corner the mixed breed found a bag of dog treats. Although they were probably stale, her stomach grumbled at the thought. Rabbit froze when a van stopped in the driveway, and she jumped onto the kitchen counter to look out the window. A few men sat in the van for a moment, then opened the doors and got out. The sound of Dominic fleeing the house and whimpering made her jump from the counter, the bag of treats clenched tight in her jaws as she raced towards the back door. She slipped out and paused in the backyard to see if Dominic had made it.

Dominic almost barked for joy at the sight of seeing Rabbit get out. He was glad to see that she made it and he noticed the small bag of treats in her mouth. He sat on the side of the house where nobody couldn’t see him from the inside of the house. He could hear the humans opening the door and walking inside. He let out a big gasp of air, relieved he got out of there. He turned his attention to Rabbit and gestured at the bag. "Where yu find tht?"

Rabbit panted a bit around the bag, her ears swiveling rapidly to listen to the humans. When Dominic came up beside her, her tail wagged quickly and her body quivered a bit with delight. She took a deep breath the best that she could and forced herself to calm. “In tha pahn-tree,” she said, her voice muffled by the plastic. When the humans entered the house, the collie opened up the gate once more, ready to make a hasty retreat. She motioned for Dominic to go through, then moved after him before he could offer to hold the gate for her. She jumped after him, the gate smacking her rump and making her stiffen. She eased the gate back into a resting position, making as little noise as possible. Grumbling a bit at the pain in her backside, Rabbit trotted slowly along the side of the house, then raced forward to the sidewalk. For some reason, the concrete beneath her paws made her feel safer. “Foll-uh meh.” she said, spinning and heading towards another alleyway, needing a moment to settle before they headed back to the hotel. Once she got to the alley, she sank to a laying position and gripped the biscuits even tighter in her jaws.

Dominic was more than ready to get out of the backyard. Rabbit didn’t have to tell him twice to go through the gate. He went through as quick as possible and before he could open the gate for Rabbit she was already coming through. He heard the gate hit her backside, he turned around to see if she was okay, but if she was in pain, she didn’t show it all too well. He watched her get out and followed her as she ran. As they got to the alley he laid a few inches away from her. Him, also panting he turned and looked at her "Vas fun, yah?" Dominic enjoyed chaos and hasty retreats.

Rabbit spit out the bag of biscuits so she could breathe more easily, watching Dominic as he came to lay beside her. She was breathing quickly, as much from running as from the excitement of almost being caught. The collie mix was no daredevil or thrill seeker, but a smile spread across her lips as she layed in the cool alley. “Yah,” she said, somewhat mimicking his accent. “And now I'm ready to rest for a minute before we head back.” she finished, lifting her head and grabbing the bag of treats. Carefully tearing a hole, she pulled out two treats for Dominic and then two for herself. She made quick work of the biscuits, licking her lips and letting out a sigh when she was done.

Dominic nommed and devoured his two treats quickly, and he too sighed after he finished. He panted and licked his mouth to encourage saliva to circulate around his tongue. He was thrilled about the fun adventure him and Rabbit had. He was glad that he actually came. He laid his head on his resting paws , nothing could make his day go wrong. He was in total happiness at the moment.

Rabbit smiled brightly at her new friend, glad she had gone ahead and asked him to come with her on her task. He had been a bit rough around the edges at first, but he had really warmed up to her, and for that she was delighted. The dog took a few moments to shut her eyes, breathing deep and letting her muscles relax. Her rump was a bit sore from being hit by the gate, but she'd recover. Sighing loudly and over dramatically, the collie rose to her paws and shook out her coat. She woofed softly at Dominic to grab his attention, then picked up the biscuits and stretched. “Rehdd-ee tuh gah baack?” she asked, only then realizing she could have waited until after she'd spoken to grab her prize.

Dominic was half way asleep when he heard the soft bark of the collie. He yawned, stretching his mouth wide barring all his teeth and exhaling lost of air. He rose and stretched out his body. He nodded at Rabbit and responded "Yes, lead the way" But before she could leave, he nipped her on the shoulder and exclaimed as he ran down the alley way "Got You Back!" Grinning with his tongue hanging out his mouth as if it was being dragged he ran quickly down the alley.

Rabbit nodded when her companion told her to lead, starting out at a calm, collected walk. She let out a soft sigh, her eyes falling shut for a moment. A sharp nip on her shoulder grabbed her attention, and when she opened her eyes she saw nothing but Dominic's tail as he raced away. “Ggggaaaaaaahhh!” she roared around the plastic, breaking into a gallop to catch up. As much of a head start as the stocky dog had, he couldn't outrun the collie cross. Sprinting for all she was worth, she caught up and ran close to him, nosing the side of his face and neck and growling playfully. If she wasn't carrying the bag of treats she would have grabbed his neck and wrestled him to the ground, but she settled instead for drooling all over his neck and shoulders.

Dominic knew the collie mix would catch up to him, heck he intended on it. As she got close to him, he was greeted with a good amount of saliva on his neck and shoulder. Dominic laughed knowing she couldnt wrestle him like she probably wanted to. As they came close to the busy street Dominic slowed down and shook his coat, letting Rabbit's drool splatter all over anything within a few cm of him. "Oh if you didnt have that bag" He said with a smirk as he crossed the street.

Rabbit smiled devilishly, at least the best she could around a mouthful of biscuits and bag. She kept pace with Dominic, slowing when he did and coming to a stop at the busy street. She looked left and right, watching for a break in the traffic so they could cross. They were nearing the Di Trieste hotel, and the mixed breed knew she'd want to do something like this again with the stout, kind dog. When Dominic began to shake she danced easily out of range, keeping her black and white coat clean. She smiled and nodded at his comment, agreeing completely that the play would be rougher without their package. Picking up a trot as they crossed the street, she spotted the Di Trieste hotel at the end of the street. Glancing at her companion, she looked to him to lead the way.

Dominic spotted the hotel out the one good eye that he does have. He was glad that they made it back but a bit sad that the adventure was coming to a close. He had fun with the collie mix and would love to venture out again, next time hopefully getting a fun wrestling session in there somewhere. They got closer and closer to the hotel, Dominic began to be attacked with all the smells of dogs that resided there. He walked up the stairlike entrance to the hotel, turned to Rabbit at said with a smile "Its been fun, I vuld love to partner up again." He gave Rabbit a soft paw push in her shoulder.

As they grew closer and closer to the hotel, the smells of other dogs and home filled the air. Rabbit hadn't expected to grow so fond of those around her, and she was glad she had joined the Di Trieste. She was sure that life here wouldn't always be so easy and calm, but she was glad to live it and enjoy it for the time being. She nodded at Dominic when they stopped and he spoke, setting down her bag of treats. “Yes, thank you for coming with me. If you ever need some company, let me know, Dominic... May I consider you a friend?” she asked with a smile.

Dominic nodded at Rabbit, with a smile he replied "Of course comrade."

Rabbit smiled brightly, nodding her head. “Comrade.” she said, her tail giving a wag. She picked up her bag of treats and trotted off, taking the biscuits to the food cache.

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Rabbit's ref: [link]
Task: grunt - explore the city with another dog

Rabbit & art & half of story (c) ~DingoMutt
Dominic & half of story (c) ~StarPowerEnt

Description
Rabbit's making friends. : D And here's a freaking long ass RP between ~StarPowerEnt and I... 5700 words! Sorry for the laziness, but Dominic was fun to draw and I think he looks really cute here. ;n;

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Dominic sat by his usual favorite tree, observing the dogs that walked by him. He was particularly in a good mood that day as of the outcome of having such a nice early meal of burger king. He yawned and stretched his lean, muscular body out to limber up for any event that may come to him. After his stretch, he laid down and continued to survey the area.

Rabbit hadn't slept well the night before, and she moved through the hotel with her legs stiff and her tail low. She decided a good run was just what she needed to wake up, and maybe she could do some work while she was at it. Pinning her ears, Rabbit gritted her teeth and trotted down the hotel's stairs. She felt the soreness in her bones, but she was determined to get stuff done, to rank up and get a little closer to the top. Walking through the entrance, she glanced to and fro to see who was up and about. She spotted Dominic, a stocky dog that she hadn't really spoken to. As he stretched she sank and mimicked his motion, her ears perked as excitement began to dull the ache in her body. She approached the dog with her body language friendly, but she didn't think she could intimidate him if she tried. "Aah, hello... Dominic, yes? Would you maybe be up for some exploring?" she asked, her voice soft as she sniffed at the brute in greeting.

Dominic laid there for a few more minutes until he heard a voice that wasn’t too familiar to him. he turned to see a dog by the name of Rabbit speaking to him. After his last fiasco of going on an adventure with another dog, blindly, he was determined not to make the same mistake again. "Vhere did yu plan on going? He was interested in going, but held his still posture and awaited a response.

Rabbit kept her tail going at a steady wag, her excitement at getting away from the hotel terribly obvious. She wasn't surprised when he asked what her plan was, and her good ear flicked back for a moment and her tail wag hit a hitch before continuing. She wasn't sure where she wanted to go, as long as they avoided Di Fonga territory. Licking her lips, the collie mix glanced off into the sky for a moment, the gears in her head turning quickly. “Hmm, I was thinking maybe we could check out the mall, and the houses near it?” It was a good distance away, so she could stretch her legs, and they could see what the area was like. It never hurt to have some extra food sources and hideouts.

Dominic's ears perked a little when he heard her say something about going to the houses and the mall. He knew there would be tons of food and items to take while he was on the trip. The thought of getting more money made his tail wag. He nodded at Rabbit, and began to lift his frame off of the ground into a standing position. "Do ve run or valk there?" Dominic was in good shape to run, but he noticed Rabbits legs where a bit stiff and was a bit unnerved at the idea. He didn’t wanna have to carry her back if something were to mess up her legs.

Rabbit's ears perked when Dominic began to stand, delighted that she'd been able to convince him to accompany her. She would have been more than a little bummed if he'd denied her, but she wouldn't have blamed him. She looked him over in an appraising sort of way, her tail curling up over her back. He was a stout dog, but she was six inches taller and about thirty pounds heavier. She was ready to insist he set the pace, but with her legs sore she wanted to be in control. “Hmm, I will trot, and you can keep up.” she said, her voice slightly teasing as she turned and began to trot, glancing back to see if Dominic was following her.

Dominic chuckled a bit at Rabbit's answer. He knew she was trying to tease him a lil bit and for some reason he thought that was funny. Before he could respond though, Rabbit was already on the move. He took off and tried to remain a few paces behind her since she was leading. He trotted, while scaling the rest of the city. He kept in tune with his surrounds just in case trouble came along. He had to stay on his toes, he knew where they were going was going to be packed with humans. He wasn't trying to get into any trouble, not this time.

Rabbit was glad that the dog laughed at her little joke and then began to follow her. She'd been worried about offending him after she'd spoken, but he didn't seem bothered. The collie mix had always been touchy about her size, and if she had her way she'd want to be gigantic. Lengthening her stride a bit, she lowered her head and stretched her body. She kept her ears as perked as possible, and was glad her left ear's hearing was beginning to return. Steering them through alleyways and away from humans as much as possible, the dog glanced back at Dominic and gave her lips an anxious lick. Yes, she decided, she must attempt some small-talk. She wanted badly to make more friends. “So, Dominic... your accent is very interesting. I like it. Where are you from?” she asked, keeping her eyes and ears ahead. It was a decent distance to the mall, and even farther when they tried to stay out of sight.

Dominic wasnt usually one to laugh, hell he rarely laughed at all. But for some reason, Rabbit's voice soothed him. He followed her where ever she went, he wasnt familiar with the route she was taking him through so all the new sights, sounds and smells kept him interested in the journey. His surveying was cut off a bit when Rabbit asked him where he was from. Dominic wasnt fond of bringing up the cold, hard place he grew up, but he knew in order to live in the present, he had to speak of the past. "Im from Russia. Particularly, Siberia." He paused, not sure of what to say next, he just asked "Vat about you? Vhere are yu from?"

Rabbit smiled lightly as they moved through the alleyways, glad things were going so well with Dominic. At first glance he was a little rough, but so far he seemed very kind and willing. Picking up some speed and even galloping a couple strides, the mixed breed jumped easily over a fallen trashcan. She slowed her pace to return to Dominic, glad most of the soreness had left her. If for any reason they needed to move, she was confident she'd be able to set the pace. She was a bit surprised he was from somewhere so exotic as Russia, and she felt a bit boring about her own roots. Still, she cleared her throat and led him around a corner, the mall coming into view. She stopped at the end of the alley, her eyes scanning the large parking lot. She understood the dog's unwillingness to speak of his past, and she shared it. “That's so neat... I'm just from a town just a couple weeks travel from here. I don't know what it was called.” she said, frowning a bit.

As Rabbit's strides began to grow a bit faster, Dominic made sure he matched it. Despite his size, he actually enjoyed running or even moving at a fast pace. It reminded him of some of the good times he had back home with his daughter, before the accident. His tail began to wag as they got closer to the mall. It began to wag vigorously when he actually seen the parking lot. All those walking wallets almost made him drool. Before he could dwell on the thought too much, Rabbit answered his question. He listened to her and nodded at the thought of her hometown. He was sure it was better than his. He noticed the frown on her face "Don’t frown Rabbit. I’m sure its a nice place, better than mine. "

The collie mix let out a soft grunt, then moved her attention to the mall. There was a time and a place for being sad, and now was neither. She smiled a bit when Dominic spoke, and she gave a gentle nod. She'd never seen the town she lived in until she'd fled the woman's backyard, and then it was just a blur as she ran for all she was worth. Shaking her head, Rabbit stood tall and watched the parking lot. It was midday, and not too busy, so she reasoned it must be a weekday while humans were off working. Dominic's excitement was contagious, and her tail began to race. “We can definitely grab some lunch if the opportunity presents itself, but the mission is reconnaissance. We need to look around but not bother the humans.” she said, trying to calm herself as much as her companion.

Dominic continued to survey the parking lot. As he looked at every person walk around, and checked for any possible food kiosks around, he listened to Rabbit speak. As she is about to finish, Dominic spots out his prey. A old man with a mustache operating a hot dog cart. "There, the hotdogs" Dominic nudged his head in the direction of the cart hoping Rabbit would see it. His mouth began to water as he thought about eating the delectable hotdogs. But before thinking too much on a plan, he waited to hear if Rabbit had seen any easier targets.

Rabbit's eyes scanned the parking lot, looking at the types of cars and the types of people. Nothing really caught her attention, but she spotted a small SUV driving up and down the parking lot rows. She frowned a bit, deciding that he was probably some sort of security, and should definitely be avoided. When Dominic pointed out the man with the hot dog cart, she nodded in agreement that they should check it out. "He looks kind... we should just wander over and see if he'll just give us anything," she said, lowering her head and beginning to walk forward. She kept her ears alert for any cars headed their way, and her eyes trained on the kind looking man. Very few people milled around outside, so she hoped that even if things went badly they wouldn't attract too much attention. "Follow me if things get ugly." she murmured. She knew Dominic could take care of himself, but if anything happened to him she would feel terrible.

Dominic nodded at Rabbit, as he began to lift up into a walking position , he followed Rabbit down the hill, although he tried to make himself appear nice and sweet he knew his rugged appearance hindered him in that department. He perked his ears, lifted his posture , held his head up high and began to prance over to the nice looking man to try and look friendly, He wagged his tail as they got closer not because he was excited, but again trying to appear cute even tho all he wanted was to jus take the hotdogs and run. But he was willing to do Rabbits approach since he wanted to reserve his energy. He stuck his tongue out and began to pant to look as if he was tired so the man would feel sorry for him. He heard Rabbit talk about an exist strategy and noted it in his mind. The closer they got the more Dominic could feel his body tighten and his eyes narrowing, he wanted to attack the old man for some reason , being so close to humans made him nervous and on edge. But he did his best to hide this feeling and keep in character. He glanced at Rabbit to see how she was going about walking towards the man.

Rabbit kept her body relaxed and her tail began to wag as they grew closer to the old man. The smell of hotdogs permeated the air, and the dog had to lick her lips to avoid drooling. Glancing at Dominic, she saw how tense he was. He wasn't exactly a friendly looking dog, so being stiff and nervous might worry any humans they came across. Turning, she blocking her companion and sank into a play bow, her tail wagging quickly. She yawned and licked her lips, looking him in the eyes and encouraging him to do the same. The relaxing ritual had never failed her, and when she was done she moved forward to headbutt him. “Take it easy, big guy.” she murmured, spinning and heading back towards the man. She watched him with bright eyes as she approached, shaking her coat and sniffing curiously at the ground around his cart. The man with a mustache kept his eyes on her, nonchalantly dropping a hot dog in her direction. The collie mix snapped it up, and the man pushed another towards Dominic.

Dominic began to to fear that his tense mind was beginning to affect his body posture, he tried to calm his mind but he was failing at it. When he started to just let Rabbit go on her own towards the man, Rabbit dropped down in front of him in a playful bow, acknowledging that she was trying to relax him, he did the same and his body calmed. He smiled and softly head butted her back. "Thanks" He saw the man drop a hot dog at Rabbit and then he knew it was his turn. As the man moved towards Dominic, he transformed into a puppy like state. He wagged his tail, stuck his tongue out and gave the man a "happy to see you" prance. The man smiled at Dominic, "Your a nice mangy fella aren’t you" The man said as he threw a hotdog down Dominic's way. "Alright now, no more hotdogs for you and your little girlfriend. I got money to make" The old man continued with a grin. Dominic couldn’t help but chuckle a bit at hearing the old man call Rabbit his girlfriend. As he watched the man walk away, he finished eating his hotdog, and turned to Rabbit. "Now vat is the next target"?

Rabbit smiled delicately as she watched Dominic interact with the old man. She was glad he had been so friendly to them, and she'd remember to stop by and visit him again. It wasn't always easy, but she'd try to remember that all humans weren't bad. When the dog asked what their next target was, she let out a yawn and paused to think. So far their exploration had gone well, but they definitely needed to do more before they could head back. “Hm... let's head to the suburbs and just look around. Then we can call it a day.” she said, tilting her head back and sniffing the air. She knew her way around the area well enough not to get lost, but finding a vacant house that could be used as a hideout and even just becoming more familiar with the streets would be useful later.

Dominic nodded at the notion of going to the suburbs. He had only been there at night and was eager to see how things looked in the day. It would make it easier to learn his way around, and to even spot out shortcuts. He stretched a bit before taking his first steps towards the houses. Before he went to far, he turned and looked at Rabbit. "You lead the way"

Glancing both ways to be sure no cars were approaching, the dog spun and playfully nipped Dominic's shoulder before taking off in the opposite direction. A naughty smile spread across Rabbit's lips as she dove into an alleyway, running fast enough that her companion would have to work to keep up, but not so quick he'd be left behind. Her tail curled over her back with excitement as she ran, all of her earlier soreness completely gone. She kept looking back to make sure Dominic would stick with her as she continued to race through alleyways, her speed faltering as she came to sidewalks and streets just long enough to be sure no humans or vehicles were coming.

Feeling the little nip Rabbit gave him, he knew she was playing with him. As he turned, she was sprinting down the alleyway, excited, Dominic ran right after her. She was a fast dog, but Dominic wasn’t too far behind. He knew she was holding back, but so was he. He almost got her at one point, when she stopped to notice if there where humans or cars, but as he was going to tag her back with a nip she was off again. Dominic gladly followed her down the alleys, he hadn’t had this much fun in so long.

Rabbit began to pant as they raced through the city, her eyes bright and content. She skidded to a stop and blocked Dominic when they came to a street, a dump truck speeding past. The collie mix let out a snort and watched the truck as it disappeared around a bend. Deciding that racing through the city streets was probably not a safe activity, Rabbit let out a sigh and trotted across the street. She walked up to the picket fence and sniffed to see if any dogs had been by recently. Finding nothing but the faintest scent of the hotel, she rubbed her neck against it to freshen the scent and remind everyone this was Di Trieste turf. Glancing left, then right, the mixed breed looked at her companion for guidance. “Which way do you want to go?” she asked.

Dominic growled at the dump truck almost running them over. He rolled his eyes with disgust at the humans disgusting smells that elluded from the truck. He briskly walked across the street, noticing Rabbit marking, he decided he too would mark a lil. He walked, ever so calmly to the corner of a building, lifted his leg, and piddled on it. Smiling at the pleasure of emptying his bladder, he finished and then followed up to where Rabbit was standing. He looked left and right.. Rabbit asked him which way they should go, he recalled the right way was the quicker way to the houses, he nodded towards that direction and began to walk down the street.

Rabbit trotted after Dominic, eager to walk beside him and keep up. She slowed to a walk and took long strides to keep up with her companion. Licking her lips, she decided she could take this opportunity to get to know him better. “How long have you been in the states, Dominic? You speak English very well.” she said. She knew he had come from Russia, and that was a certainly a long way and an ocean to cross to get here. Her eyes scanned the houses as they walked, and she pinned her ears when she heard some small dogs yapping at them from inside one, their noses pressed against the glass.

"I have been here in American for a few years. Not long. I couldn’t stay there after...he paused for a moment or so and then continued... after ze accident." His head lowered and starred at the ground as he continued to walk beside Rabbit. His concentration broke at the sound of two house pets yapping behind the glass. He snickered at them, he knew that if they were outside they wouldn’t be so tough. He turned to Rabbit, "Did you have a family back where you where from?"

Rabbit spun her head and bared her teeth at the little yappy dogs, which effectively shut them up. Smirking, the dog perked her ears and quieted to listen to Dominic when he spoke. She could tell his past was a sensitive subject, and she wanted to spare him all her attention. The accident? She wanted badly to know what had happened, but she wouldn't bother him about it. When he questioned her about her family, a sad smile spread across her lips. She held her breath for a moment as she thought of the best way to tell her story without making it too boring. “Yes... I was part of a big litter, and we stayed together until I was a couple months old. Then the lady came and picked me up and put me in her backyard for... a year or so. Then animal control came, and I got away, and here I am.” she said. Her past upset her, but it filled her with more anger and resentment than sadness.

Dominic could see that Rabbit had a saddening past. He nudged her shoulder with his head while producing a big smile and wagging his tail at her, hoping to cheer her up. He hoped that his sign of playfulness would encourage her to smile as well. He wanted to tell her, if anything, give her a glimpse of what his past was like. He wanted to be on that level of trust with someone, but his stone cold heart wouldn’t allow him to pour out any emotions. He noticed a fence gate slightly opened. He wondered what might be back there...

Rabbit smiled lightly when Dominic attempted to cheer her up, but her anger didn't dissipate. She nodded her head in thanks, stopping when her companion did. It took her a moment to find what he was looking at, and then her attention was caught. Trotting forward to the gate, the dog took a deep sniff to see if she could smell any dogs or humans in the backyard. The scent of a dog and humans was old and stale, so she began to wonder if the house was abandoned. The wooden gate was warped just enough that it couldn't be closed, even if someone tried. The collie mix moved forward, pushing the gate open with her shoulder so Dominic could go in.

Dominic slid in through the gate, sniffing about looking for any signs of life other than him and Rabbit. As he got in, he pushed the gate open so Rabbit could slide through. He walked around the backyard looking for a open window or maybe a sliding door. there was both, he nodded at Rabbit and asked "Vuld you like to go in door or window? He thought they should split up and check the house out to cover more ground.

Rabbit kept her eyes on the street as Dominic slipped into the backyard, stumbling slightly when he pushed the gate so she could enter too. She smiled gently and moved past him, her ears flicking back when the yard's grass crunched beneath her paws. When Dominic spoke she turned to look at the house, then moved towards the open window. She thought it was odd that humans would leave their home so open, so she approached the window and stuck her head in. Glancing around, she saw nothing but dust and dirt and old furniture. The house was nice enough on the outside, but on the inside it was a mess. Letting out a snort, Rabbit glanced back at her companion. “I'll go in through the window... I'd say this place is abandoned. Just keep your eyes out for unwanted guests.” she said. She hoped they would find nothing but dust bunnies, but a family of cats or raccoons could be lurking anywhere. Carefully, Rabbit climbed in through the window and began to sniff around the bedroom.

As Rabbit slipped into the window, Dominic lurked through the back door. Scanning out the cluttered but open room. He stood silently, not making any noise, just listening. He moved through the house, low to the ground in a stalking like position, he looked at every shadow and in every closet and bathroom down stairs. He was just about to walk back outside when he heard a noise outside. Screech! the breaks of a white van stops in the drive way. Dominic scrabbled to get out of the house. As he was about to run out, he wondered if Rabbit heard the van too. He wanted to signal her but couldn’t make any noise. He let out a loud enough whimper that she could hear as he left. Hopefully she heard, he thought to himself.

Rabbit walked carefully through the house, her nose working overtime. She could smell rats and maybe even some pigeons in the house, but nothing too bothersome or dangerous. After exploring the bedroom thoroughly, the dog headed to the kitchen, licking her lips. She carefully raided the pantry, hearing the soft sound of Dominic's paws as he moved through the other parts of the house. There was little food in the pantry, but in the back corner the mixed breed found a bag of dog treats. Although they were probably stale, her stomach grumbled at the thought. Rabbit froze when a van stopped in the driveway, and she jumped onto the kitchen counter to look out the window. A few men sat in the van for a moment, then opened the doors and got out. The sound of Dominic fleeing the house and whimpering made her jump from the counter, the bag of treats clenched tight in her jaws as she raced towards the back door. She slipped out and paused in the backyard to see if Dominic had made it.

Dominic almost barked for joy at the sight of seeing Rabbit get out. He was glad to see that she made it and he noticed the small bag of treats in her mouth. He sat on the side of the house where nobody couldn’t see him from the inside of the house. He could hear the humans opening the door and walking inside. He let out a big gasp of air, relieved he got out of there. He turned his attention to Rabbit and gestured at the bag. "Where yu find tht?"

Rabbit panted a bit around the bag, her ears swiveling rapidly to listen to the humans. When Dominic came up beside her, her tail wagged quickly and her body quivered a bit with delight. She took a deep breath the best that she could and forced herself to calm. “In tha pahn-tree,” she said, her voice muffled by the plastic. When the humans entered the house, the collie opened up the gate once more, ready to make a hasty retreat. She motioned for Dominic to go through, then moved after him before he could offer to hold the gate for her. She jumped after him, the gate smacking her rump and making her stiffen. She eased the gate back into a resting position, making as little noise as possible. Grumbling a bit at the pain in her backside, Rabbit trotted slowly along the side of the house, then raced forward to the sidewalk. For some reason, the concrete beneath her paws made her feel safer. “Foll-uh meh.” she said, spinning and heading towards another alleyway, needing a moment to settle before they headed back to the hotel. Once she got to the alley, she sank to a laying position and gripped the biscuits even tighter in her jaws.

Dominic was more than ready to get out of the backyard. Rabbit didn’t have to tell him twice to go through the gate. He went through as quick as possible and before he could open the gate for Rabbit she was already coming through. He heard the gate hit her backside, he turned around to see if she was okay, but if she was in pain, she didn’t show it all too well. He watched her get out and followed her as she ran. As they got to the alley he laid a few inches away from her. Him, also panting he turned and looked at her "Vas fun, yah?" Dominic enjoyed chaos and hasty retreats.

Rabbit spit out the bag of biscuits so she could breathe more easily, watching Dominic as he came to lay beside her. She was breathing quickly, as much from running as from the excitement of almost being caught. The collie mix was no daredevil or thrill seeker, but a smile spread across her lips as she layed in the cool alley. “Yah,” she said, somewhat mimicking his accent. “And now I'm ready to rest for a minute before we head back.” she finished, lifting her head and grabbing the bag of treats. Carefully tearing a hole, she pulled out two treats for Dominic and then two for herself. She made quick work of the biscuits, licking her lips and letting out a sigh when she was done.

Dominic nommed and devoured his two treats quickly, and he too sighed after he finished. He panted and licked his mouth to encourage saliva to circulate around his tongue. He was thrilled about the fun adventure him and Rabbit had. He was glad that he actually came. He laid his head on his resting paws , nothing could make his day go wrong. He was in total happiness at the moment.

Rabbit smiled brightly at her new friend, glad she had gone ahead and asked him to come with her on her task. He had been a bit rough around the edges at first, but he had really warmed up to her, and for that she was delighted. The dog took a few moments to shut her eyes, breathing deep and letting her muscles relax. Her rump was a bit sore from being hit by the gate, but she'd recover. Sighing loudly and over dramatically, the collie rose to her paws and shook out her coat. She woofed softly at Dominic to grab his attention, then picked up the biscuits and stretched. “Rehdd-ee tuh gah baack?” she asked, only then realizing she could have waited until after she'd spoken to grab her prize.

Dominic was half way asleep when he heard the soft bark of the collie. He yawned, stretching his mouth wide barring all his teeth and exhaling lost of air. He rose and stretched out his body. He nodded at Rabbit and responded "Yes, lead the way" But before she could leave, he nipped her on the shoulder and exclaimed as he ran down the alley way "Got You Back!" Grinning with his tongue hanging out his mouth as if it was being dragged he ran quickly down the alley.

Rabbit nodded when her companion told her to lead, starting out at a calm, collected walk. She let out a soft sigh, her eyes falling shut for a moment. A sharp nip on her shoulder grabbed her attention, and when she opened her eyes she saw nothing but Dominic's tail as he raced away. “Ggggaaaaaaahhh!” she roared around the plastic, breaking into a gallop to catch up. As much of a head start as the stocky dog had, he couldn't outrun the collie cross. Sprinting for all she was worth, she caught up and ran close to him, nosing the side of his face and neck and growling playfully. If she wasn't carrying the bag of treats she would have grabbed his neck and wrestled him to the ground, but she settled instead for drooling all over his neck and shoulders.

Dominic knew the collie mix would catch up to him, heck he intended on it. As she got close to him, he was greeted with a good amount of saliva on his neck and shoulder. Dominic laughed knowing she couldnt wrestle him like she probably wanted to. As they came close to the busy street Dominic slowed down and shook his coat, letting Rabbit's drool splatter all over anything within a few cm of him. "Oh if you didnt have that bag" He said with a smirk as he crossed the street.

Rabbit smiled devilishly, at least the best she could around a mouthful of biscuits and bag. She kept pace with Dominic, slowing when he did and coming to a stop at the busy street. She looked left and right, watching for a break in the traffic so they could cross. They were nearing the Di Trieste hotel, and the mixed breed knew she'd want to do something like this again with the stout, kind dog. When Dominic began to shake she danced easily out of range, keeping her black and white coat clean. She smiled and nodded at his comment, agreeing completely that the play would be rougher without their package. Picking up a trot as they crossed the street, she spotted the Di Trieste hotel at the end of the street. Glancing at her companion, she looked to him to lead the way.

Dominic spotted the hotel out the one good eye that he does have. He was glad that they made it back but a bit sad that the adventure was coming to a close. He had fun with the collie mix and would love to venture out again, next time hopefully getting a fun wrestling session in there somewhere. They got closer and closer to the hotel, Dominic began to be attacked with all the smells of dogs that resided there. He walked up the stairlike entrance to the hotel, turned to Rabbit at said with a smile "Its been fun, I vuld love to partner up again." He gave Rabbit a soft paw push in her shoulder.

As they grew closer and closer to the hotel, the smells of other dogs and home filled the air. Rabbit hadn't expected to grow so fond of those around her, and she was glad she had joined the Di Trieste. She was sure that life here wouldn't always be so easy and calm, but she was glad to live it and enjoy it for the time being. She nodded at Dominic when they stopped and he spoke, setting down her bag of treats. “Yes, thank you for coming with me. If you ever need some company, let me know, Dominic... May I consider you a friend?” she asked with a smile.

Dominic nodded at Rabbit, with a smile he replied "Of course comrade."

Rabbit smiled brightly, nodding her head. “Comrade.” she said, her tail giving a wag. She picked up her bag of treats and trotted off, taking the biscuits to the food cache.

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Task: grunt - explore the city with another dog

Rabbit & art & half of story (c) ~DingoMutt
Dominic & half of story (c) ~StarPowerEnt