Prized Pooch

Artisan's lips broke from their firm line back into a grin as she took the step back that sealed her fate. Ignoring her bitter remarks entirely. "Good girl." He praised. If only he had a treat to throw at her, for extra measure. With a toss of his head he gestured for the monkey to get her set up in her new accessories, gingerly grabbing the end of the lead between his teeth and rolling it around his tongue while he waited.

Once the koi-wolf was properly secured and the companion back upon his shoulder as a guard, the pirate gave a gentle tug of the leash and led her out toward the door. "Watch your step, lovely lady." Into the cavern and out onto the beach, he could not help but turn his head back to her to admire the way the gemstones shone in the light. "See? Not so bad, eh?" He mumbled around the lead.

"Speech"