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[desequilibre]

WHO: Athos & d'Artagnan.
WHERE: Animal Sanctuary, De Chima.
WHEN: October 10th.
WHAT: Adopting a dog.
WARNINGS: Two beardy men looking at puppies together.

[ It's been a while since he first mentioned it to his friend but not long enough that he'd forget it in entirety. So on Saturday the pair of them head into town. They walk because Athos isn't sure how a dog from that kind of place will react to a horse and because he wanted to stretch his legs. It's a nice day out and it's easy enough and he enjoys the company even if he stays silent for most of it.

Of course when they hit the town itself Athos finally pipes up. ] Have you thought any more about what kind of dog would be appropriate for the land?

[ He has done his best. He even used the ... google thing to try and look at breeds but then he got soo frustrated that getting drunk had been a better use of his time. He hopes d'Artagnan is more educated on the matter.

Then, with the air of someone who actually gossips a lot but pretends he doesn't. ]

Madame Hawke is getting one too. Did you know? But she seems to be favouring the smaller of them. [ Athos hadn't figured out through the messages that she's going for the tiny but grows into a mammoth kind as a trick. ]

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[ D’Artagnan shoots Athos a look that manages to be both surprised and gratified. He nods, though, and ruffles the dog’s ears. It moves closer to him, limping gently.

The attendant seems to notice, because she smiles between the pair of them. ]

Okay, then. There’s a few forms we’ll need to complete, in my office. If you guys are ready, we can do that now – or if you want, I’ll still show you the puppies.

[ D’Artagnan has his arm around the terrier by now, but at that question, he looks up at Athos. ]

They’re what you wanted. It wouldn’t hurt.

honestly i hope the attendant believes they are husbands tbh

[desequilibre]

[ Athos' smile is all kinds of indulgent. He is quite certain that this new addition to their home will be very happy. But then he is offered a chance to go and look at the puppies.

His expression remains stoic, his voice sounding bored. It wouldn't do for a thirty year old miserable git to be excited about puppies. ] We're here. We might as well.

[ Then to the Terrier. ] Don't worry, old man. We'll be back for you soon enough.

look she can if you want her to

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[ D’Artagnan leaves behind the terrier, which looks happier for having had their attention. He moves to follow the attendant, and as he passes Athos, he leans close to him. ]

I hope you have a better name for him than that. Come on.

[ The attendant leads them into another room, where it’s clear the dogs are much younger. They must keep them separated by age, as far as possible. The litter that Hawke had directed them to is at the back, and taken by them, d’Artagnan makes a beeline to them. ]

Here they are. God, they’re tiny.

[ But curious. When he crouches beside them, three nudge over to sniff at his hand. ]

goes home to talk about the married leather gays

[desequilibre]

[ Athos is a stoic man. He rarely smiles when he's around people who are not in his small circle of family. But he is also a human being and the puppies are literally all clamouring for their attention. He kneels down beside d'Artagnan and then almost laughs as one of the puppies instantly starts trying to chew on his gloved fingers. ]

They're feisty.

[ He picks up the one who attacked him and strokes it gently on the head. ]

Hello, you. [ He enjoys dogs. He enjoys all animals. They don't ask him questions. ] You're a little thing, aren't you?

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[ D'Artagnan's smile is fond. He watches while Athos lifts a puppy, and turns to the assistant. ]

It's probably safe to say we'll take one of these as well. You said there were forms we had to sign?

[ The attendant, looking between them, nods. ]

Sure. We can deal with that in the office when you're ready.

[ D'Artagnan moves over, stepping around the puppies and getting his hand to Athos' shoulder. ]

Difficult though it may be, do you think you can pick just one?

[desequilibre]

[ He looks at d'Artagnan, betrayed, because it is very hard and he wants to take them all home. Forget the new business, he should be building a company of Labradors. ]

I'm sure I'll be able to tear myself away.

[ So dry, such a lie. Can he secretly volunteer here all day, every day. ]

Have you any thoughts?

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[ D'Artagnan does not want to have thoughts. They're all as deserving as each other.The thought of leaving any of them behind is unpleasant.

Though, the one that ran straight for Athos is endearing. He reaches over his friend's shoulder to scratch its ears. ]

You said you wanted a guard dog. This one seems unafraid.

I'm sure we could train him.

[desequilibre]

[ Oh good, d'Artagnan doesn't expect him to abandon the feisty one. Athos looks entirely too pleased with himself as he sets the dog down and rises to his feet.

( Of course the puppy still tries to attack his shoes. ) ] Well then, let's go and finish this paperwork. The sooner we do, the sooner we may take our new friends home to get them accustomed to the farm.