video;

[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

[yer_pretty_good]

[Ocelot shrugs.]

I have no idea. This is the first time I've asked for something. I presume there are limits, though.

[If they could bring anything here, it might result in the loss of the ship or a revolt.]

[cardboard_boss]

Yeah. I guess asking for weapons is out? [Like a rocket launcher and Serval sniper rifle? A man could dream.]

Not sure what sort of armoury they have here aboard the ship.

[yer_pretty_good]

I've heard it mentioned before. It's worth investigating.

[Given how dangerous some planets might be, they should be prepared.]

[cardboard_boss]

I might check out the armoury once I settle DD down in my quarters. He'll need to get used to my room mates too.

[That would be Steve and Niko. They'd be happy to have a dog around, right?]

Thanks for doing this, Adam. It means a lot to me. [He clapped his friend on the back and noticed DD put his tongue out at that.] I'll have to make this up to you somehow.

[yer_pretty_good]

You don't have to make it up to me, Boss. DD is useful to have around.

[It makes Ocelot feel better knowing that DD is looking after Ahab.]

I've got a dog bed and some treats for him, too. I'll drop 'em off to you later.

[cardboard_boss]

Thanks.

[He really was grateful for allowing DD to come aboard the ship. What would he have done without his faithful friend?]

I couldn't wallow in pity forever, could I? [Ahab sighed and offered his friend a knowing smile.]

[yer_pretty_good]

That's the spirit.

[He just knew Ahab would be strong enough to make it through this.]

[cardboard_boss]

Hopefully DD should adapt to life aboard the Moira just like all the rest of us have. He's an intelligent animal.

[Not the only one standing in the room either.]