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“I suppose it’s a bit hard to own a hound-type dog in the suburban areas, I don’t blame people for picking the other breeds. But Akio here is a special case, aren’t you, baby?“ the small pup merely barked in response when she smiled at him, as if he could understand the female’s words and was barking in agreement. The little cutie was her chosen life companion if she had a choice, it wasn’t a surprise that she spent as much time as she could with the little canine.

“It’s the first time he’s run off like that, he’s usually so well-behaved. Plus we already have a huge back garden filled with so many plants and flowers, I can’t imagine why he would be so interested in your mother’s tulips all the way out here,” confused as she was, the not-too-little pup apparently decided that it was the perfect time to cuddle as he started to press himself onto her legs. You could already tell just how different the two’s personalities were without even trying.

It was a pleasure to watch the pair and their interactions. He understood the bond well, and it made him ache for his own dogs back in London. The detective’s smile was soft when Hakuba spoke next.

“Perhaps he wanted us to meet,” he suggested. “You never know. Animals have a highly-developed sense about that sort of thing.” Hakuba looked down at the dog. “What do you think, Akio? Destiny?”