And by “this afternoon” I meant “early the next morning”. Heh.
Mysterious lurking figure ahoy…
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Bianca: There you go! Aww, what a good boy.
Spot: ♥
Bianca: I hope you can learn which things you’re allowed to climb on…
Raven: …
(FLAP FLAP)
Raven: CAW~
TV: …would not seek re-election this fall. The Congresswoman has been dogged by accusations that her participation in the Game was a distraction from her legislative duties.
She avoided the subject at a press conference this afternoon, saying she wanted to spend more time with her family.
In local news…
Bianca: Is she from our district?
Sparrow: No, our representative is Bennet…
…Hey! These are my crumbs, you hear? Back off!
Spot: Whine?
Bianca: Don’t worry, Spot, she’s just not a dog person. Come here. You can sit on my couch.
Bianca: I called the shelter. They don’t have any missing pet reports for a dog like this. And I don’t want to leave him there. I’ll pay for any shots he needs, but he might be in good shape already. Watch: Sit!
Spot: Arf!
Bianca: Good boy! See? He hasn’t always been a stray.
Sparrow: I don’t know, Bee…there’s something weird going on here. I could swear I saw that exact dog earlier today. And since I’m not a fan of dogs OR stalkers…
…Okay, okay! He can stay. Just for a few days, though, all right? And we’re putting up “Found Dog” signs.
Bianca: Okay, yes, I want something. But I’ll take care of all the details! I just need permission, since it involves the apartment.
Sparrow: Uh, sure. What are we looking at? Moving furniture? The lease doesn’t let us paint…
Bianca: No, but it does allow pets!
Sparrow: Huh?
Bianca: C’mere, boy!
(tap)
Bianca: He was hanging around in the front yard when I got the mail. Isn’t he a cutie? I call him Spot!
That evening.
Sparrow: Hey, Bee….Mmm, what’s that smell?
Bianca: Hi, Sparrow! Great timing! I made two helpings of fettuccine alfredo with freshly roasted chicken, and for dessert, I was just about to put the whipped cream on your favorite peach pie!
Sparrow: No, don’t tell me, let me guess. You killed someone, and you need me to help you hide the body.
Sparrow: Heeeey, that car just–And if you hadn’t–Oh, fine. I guess that deserves a bit of ear-scratching.
Spot: Yip!
Sparrow (thinking): No collar. Is there a shelter I can take it to?…No. I can’t carry it, and there’s no way I can make it follow me. Oh well.
Sparrow: I wish there was something else I could do for you.
Spot: Aroo?
Sparrow: Don’t push your luck, pup.
Machine: DING. Withdrawal complete. Thank you!
Sparrow: Speaking of luck…!
(Narration)
Okay, look. I don’t usually make a habit of breaking the fourth wall, but somebody’s got to do this introduction.
My name is Sparrow.
I didn’t just wake up. I’m not late for class. I’m not “just an ordinary schoolgirl.”
As of last month, I’m not a student at all.
That makes me officially an Adult.
And to prove it, here’s what I did today…
Cleaned the bathroom…like an adult!
Bagged my own groceries…like an adult!
And now, to withdraw some cash…like an adult!
…
Machine: (BEEP) Sorry! Errror 97341
Sparrow: I’ll “error” your face.
Stupidface.
Puppy~!
Character designs have evolved a bit, and will probably take a while to settle down.
The first-ever drawings of the main characters! Because placeholder filler is better than nothing.
