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[yer_pretty_good]

[The video turns on and it shows a whole lotta nothing. Just an empty rec room. And then:]

DD!

[When Ocelot’s voice shouts the name, a large dog that appears to be a wolf-mix with thick grey fur and an eyepatch over one eye comes into view of the camera and stands there wagging its tail eagerly.

Ocelot’s gloved red hand comes into view of the camera and points to the room.]

Search!

[The dog barks twice and turns around to quickly move about the room. It sticks its head behind a couch and pulls out a red ball, then drops it and follows its nose to another spot, inside a potted plant, where another red ball is retrieved. The dog moves expertly around obstacles, retrieving red balls that were hidden all over the room. When the last one is found, DD walks back to Ocelot and stares up at the camera with the final red ball in its mouth.]

Good boy, DD.

[DD barks again, dropping the ball and turning happily in a circle with his tail wagging. The camera then turns to show Ocelot’s face.]

You see that? Expertly trained. I’m willing to bet DD here is worth more in the field than half of you, so maybe you should get some lessons from our defense personnel.

[That’ll give Miller and Snake something to do.]

If you think you might need DD for some field work, you can ask his handler, ‘Venom’ Snake.

Comments

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[sidecars]

[ Headtilt ]

Is he also half pirate?

[ Because Bucky is a little confused. It has an eye patch. Why in the hell does a dog have an eye patch? God, you old people are so weird. ]

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[yer_pretty_good]

No. He's missing an eye, so I thought I'd give him the Boss' look.

[He tilts his head.]

You don't think it's cute? I think it suits him.

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[sidecars]

Oh it's cute alright. Or, well, maybe DD would prefer the term ruggedly handsome. I know I would.

How'd he lose it? His eye.

[saveyourserpent]

Oh my god.

[DD, also once known to Liquid as "the only good thing about Mother Base", at least until Mantis started hanging around, was here. Holy crap. Liquid's eyes are wide.]

I'm going to pet him, Ocelot. I hope you know that. I'm going to pet him.

[yer_pretty_good]

I'm sure DD will be happy to see you again, too.

[saveyourserpent]

If he even recognizes me. He'll probably be wondering how I got so old.

[He grins, peering at the screen as if looking for the dog.]

Oi! DD!

[warandpeace]

You guys weren't the only ones to end up with a little companionship.

[View is in the cargo bay. Miller turns the cargo bay camera to face a very confused looking female husky, and she's not leaving staying right by Miller's legs. She has no idea where she is.]

She's pretty nervous.

[yer_pretty_good]

[Ocelot narrows his eyes a little.]

I don't think I'm ready for DD to start dating yet.

[warandpeace]

I was thinking more of the pet variety of companionship. Unless he's ready to be a step-father.

[He stoops lower so there's mostly pink nose in the view. Because he's scratching on her.]

She's pregnant. I can't tell how far along but you can feel them.

[cardboard_boss]

I won't ask how but I'm sure as hell going to pet him anyway.

[Venom's heart lifted when he clapped eyes on DD. The Diamond Dog that followed him around in the hot Afghan desert.]

Ocelot training hounds.

[yer_pretty_good]

[Ocelot is glad to see that look on Snake's face. He knew seeing DD would cheer him up.]

Pet him all you want. I'm sending him to live with you.

[cardboard_boss]

[Venom walked over to greet DD, scratching him behind the ears and seeing how pleased he looked. He wasn't the only one pleased.]

Thanks. For doing this. [Ahab looked back up to Ocelot and pulled him into a strong hug. He needed this. DD was just what he wanted. Companionship.]

DD isn't the only one I'm pleased to see right now. [Yeah, he means you, Ocelot.]

[gainedlove]

[A PUPPY]

Can I pet him?

[yer_pretty_good]

I don't think DD will mind. Just remember, he's not a puppy. He's a highly trained soldier.

[gainedlove]

It's okay, I petted a buncha sentries before!

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[rraidergirl]

[Lara's had some bad experiences recently with wolves, but still she's a little charmed. ]

The cats in the garden won't be pleased. Is he from where you're from?

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[yer_pretty_good]

Yeah, I trained him up from a pup to go into the field with the Boss.

[Ocelot is clearly proud of his work with DD. An Ocelot raising hounds. Who'd of thought?]

I have an eye for dogs. I knew he'd be a good partner for Snake. He's bright and highly disciplined, so I don't think the cats in the garden will be a prob--DD!

[The camera turns away to the ground for a moment, so she can't see what's happening, but she can hear.]

Put that--halt!

[There's some playful barking, and then Ocelot returns. Ahem.]

Anyway, he's a good dog.

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[rraidergirl]

Highly disciplined, I see. [ She's trying not to laugh, really she is. ]

You didn't strike me as a dog trainer.

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[knaval]

What is that? Is it a different type of chore bot?

[he wants one....]

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[yer_pretty_good]

[Well.. guess that's not a totally strange question coming from a robot... right?]

It's not a 'bot, it's a dog. An animal from Earth.

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[knaval]

Oh. I'd only heard of humans. I guess it makes sense there's more than one species.

[he taps his chin, then directs his question at the dog without realising he... can't talk.] What part of Earth are you from, DD?

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[a_shadow]

Ever need anyone to take him for a run, just give me a call.

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[yer_pretty_good]

I'm sure he'd like that. He's still a young dog, so he's got plenty of energy.

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[noitatnacni]

Nice trick. Except your demonstration didn't include the part where you hid the balls, or where DD was then.

[Hey, he called everyone else out first. She's allowed to point out the loophole here.]

But the puppy's adorable, so points for that.

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[yer_pretty_good]

[What a particular woman! Why would he fake showing off DD's training? Still...]

What will my points get me?

[Yes, that was flirtatious.]