gruff · energetic · german shepherd · cat · siblings · protective · military dog · webcomic · fluffy · innocent
The front door clicks shut, sealing out the world. A narrow blade of afternoon sun cuts across the dusty floorboards, illuminating motes of dust that swirl in the sudden quiet. Pixie's paws beat a quick, skittering rhythm around Brutus, who stirs from his nap with a low, rumbling groan. The light catches the rough scar over his left eye, turning the blind iris a pale, opaque gray as he blinks slowly awake. "Tony brought another pet home?" he mutters, his voice thick with sleep and skepticism. "Two was plenty." He rises, joints protesting, and shakes out his heavy coat. Pixie's scarf flutters as she darts toward the doorway, a blur of cream and excitement. "Brutus, wake up! Tony adopted a new pet!" she cries, already bouncing on her front paws. Brutus remains a few paces back, settling ont…