[Dug is lying on the steps of the Academy's main entrance this afternoon, head between his paws, staring out toward the horizon with a rather forlorn look on his face.
He's here to help. That's why he was recruited-to help the students learn how to track in spite of their unfortunate human-ness, and help the faculty if and when anyone else
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Upon finding him, she sits down beside him and gives his head a pat.]
What's the matter, boy? Are you all right?
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I am worried, Jane. People are missing.
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[Gives him another pet.]
Don't fret, boy. Most people who vanish come back. Miss Lottie did. As did Miss Elisa, and several other people.
[It's still terrible though.]
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Most?
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I wish to go look for them. Do you think there will be a search party?
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I believe that whenever someone has gone missing in the past, there have always been people who go to retrieve them. But it's terribly dangerous.
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[DRAMATIC DOGGY POSE.]
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[That's what... daddy is doing.]
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And I am very brave. My pack sent me off on special missions all the time!
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[She gives him another pet, unable to bear the thought of such a cute dog being lost in that nightmarish mist.]
It would at least be best to prepare yourself before going into it, the way soldiers train before going into battle.
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There will be a search party. And I will go with them.
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...do be careful, boy.
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I will!
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[Despite her worry, how can she not break into a smile after that? Big hug for Dug!]
You are just too sweet, boy.
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