[Scene: Gumshoe and Maggey in: Doggy Date~]
Backdated to during the convention.
Gumshoe: *It's a nice sunny afternoon, the perfect kind of day to spend out under the sun. Gumshoe sits on a park bench, two leashes in hand. One lead connects to Pess who sits calmly on his haunches looking perfectly well-behaved, while the other connects to Missile, who is not so gracefully rolling around in the grass, his tongue hanging out playfully*
Gumshoe: Good boy. *With a chuckle, the off-duty detective pats Pess on the top of his head* Maggey oughta be here any minute now. I expect you boys to be on your best behavior! Don't embarrass me in front of her, alright?
Maggey: *As soon as Gumshoe and the dogs come into view, Maggey waves a hand over her head enthusiastically* Hello, sir! *she calls out, quickening her pace as she nears* Did I keep you waiting long?
Gumshoe: *he immediately stands at the sight of the cute girl with glasses and enthusiastically waves with his free hand* Not at all, pal! We just got here, too. *The dogs stand at attention at the same time, their tails wagging at full speed* Have ya met Pess before? *he motions down at Mr. Edgeworth's prized canine*
Maggey: Oh, I haven't! *She kneels down, and after giving Missile a quick pat on the head first, she holds out a hand towards Pess* Hello Pess~! You're so cute! Mr. Edgeworth must take such good care of you!
Gumshoe: *His shoulders shake with laughter* Yeah, pal. Mr. Edgeworth left me with a week's worth of his food and judging from the ingredients, this little guy eats better than I do! *He scratches Pess behind the ear* Don't ya pal?
Maggey: *She laughs weakly, and follows Gumshoe's lead by scratching the side of his cheek* Does he know any tricks, like Missile, sir?
Gumshoe: *Pess gently rubs his snout against Maggey's palm while Missile looks on enviously* I think he likes you, pal! But then again, it's pretty hard not to... *he scratches the back of his head bashfully* Oh, he knows how to sit and come. *proudly* He's the most well-behaved dog I've ever seen!
Maggey: *Obviously pleased with the compliment, Maggey beams up at the detective while scratching both hands through Pess' fur* You should teach him a few more tricks, sir! I bet Mr. Edgeworth would love it!
Gumshoe: *He raises an eyebrow* Hey, that's a great idea! Mr. Edgeworth will be so happy when he comes back and sees! *his brows now wriggle in thought* Wonder what we should teach him?
Maggey: Hmm... *she tilts her head, before glancing to Missile and the obviously put out expression he manages* Oh- here boy- *She gives shoulder a rub* We'll need treats for them, right? For when they do a good job, sir?
Gumshoe: *frowns* Aw, shucks. I didn't bring any doggy treats with me. *His eyes pan across the dog park until they land on a Samurai Dog stand sitting in one far corner. He does a double take before grinning wide. He points* Hey, that's perfect!
Maggey: *Lights up with a bright smile* Good eye, sir! They'll love that! *She stands, brushing her knees off* I brought a few extra dollars with me, just in case, so it works out perfectly!
Gumshoe: *Gawks at her sheer generosity* N-nah, pal. My treat today! It's thanks for what you did for me the other day, y'know? *He hands Maggey Pess' leash and grins* I'm getting hungry, too. Let's go get us some Samurai Dogs.
Maggey: *She snaps to attention, saluting with her free hand* Y-Yes sir! If you insist..!
Maggey: *As they walk down the sidewalk, Maggey lets out a small coo, impressed by how well Edgeworth's dog walks beside her* This is so nice! The last time I walked a dog, I was pulled out into the street, sir!
Gumshoe: *sounding genuinely concerned* Gee, that sounds dangerous, pal. Hope you didn't get hit by a car or anything. *As they get closer to the stand, the delicious scent of fresh, hot Samurai Dogs begin to fill their nostrils. Soon, Gumshoe finds his arm being tugged as Missile barks excitedly and shoots off in that direction with him in tow*
Maggey: It was okay, sir, it only bumped my hip- ...! *She jumps when Missile runs past, even though Pess remains by her side* O-Oh, be careful sir!
Gumshoe: *Missile's not quite strong enough to drag the heavy man behind him, but Gumshoe lets himself be pulled anyway. Now sprinting full-speed, they practically become a brown and green blur closing in on the stand now only a few feet away*
Maggey: *She gapes, and is suddenly a billion times more thankful that Gumshoe handed her Pess' leash rather than Missile's.* W-Wait for us, sir! *Picks up into a light jog, keeping a firm hold on the leash*
Gumshoe: *the two finally screech to a halt, Missile panting and Gumshoe out of breath* Whew, what a workout. *he looks over his shoulder to make sure Maggey and Pess are on their way. He lets out a booming laugh when they finally arrive* Sorry about that, pal. We obviously named him Missile for a reason.
Maggey: *Pushes up her glasses, before giving a small laugh* I'll say! I didn't know you could run so fast too, sir!
Gumshoe: *wipes sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. Who knows why the heck he's wearing two layers of outerwear in this sunny weather* I do when I have to! Gotta keep in shape to chase bad guys...or is some cases Missile down the street, y'know? *fumbles in his pocket for his wallet. He holds his breath when he flips it open, unsure of how much money he actually has with him. Fortunately for them, there's a tattered ten-dollar bill tucked inside the folds*
Gumshoe: *To the man behind the counter* I'll take 4 samurai dogs, pal!
Maggey: *While Gumshoe orders the food, Maggey can't resist bending down to pamper both dogs again. And while the vendor gets the order together she asks,* So what kind of tricks do you have in mind, sir?
Gumshoe: *pays for the food and receives the piping hot Samurai Dogs in exchange* Keep the change, pal. *He nods at the vendor with a smirk, obviously trying to impress Maggey. The part-timer mutters a sarcastic thanks and tosses the measly quarter into the tip jar on the counter*
Gumshoe: *Turns to Maggey* Well I've been thinking...Pess doesn't really do a lot of dog-like things. He acts totally differently from Missile even though they look the same. Maybe we oughta teach him to act more like a normal dog, y'know what I mean? *pauses thoughtfully before grinning wide* Also, play dead!
Maggey: He is very... refined for a dog. *She agrees, nodding* Ohh, that's a neat trick! And so funny, too!
Gumshoe: Yeah, it's a trick all dogs should know! Right, Missile? *He turns to the shiba inu with his pointer finger and thumb extended and pretends to shoot* Bang, you're dead! *right on cue, Missile flops onto his back with his tongue hanging out to the side*
Maggey: *Delighted, Maggey claps her hands together* That was amazing! Did you teach him that, sir?
Gumshoe: *sticks his chest out like a proud parent* Sure did, pal! Took about a hundred Samurai Dogs but he finally got it down pat. *he hands a Samurai Dog to Maggey* Dig in!
Maggey: So many! *She takes the food with a laugh, and slips Pess' leash around her wrist. Even plain the Samurai Dog is pretty good, and she takes a bite with a little smile* Mm... Thank you for the food, sir!
Gumshoe: *chuckles* Don't mention it, pal! I wish I could afford to treat you to a nice meal like the wolf guy did, but this is all I can offer right now. *Motions to a bench a few feet away* Let’s sit down.
Maggey: Yessir! *Gathers up Pess' leash before setting off for the bench.* Wolf guy...? Do you mean my dinner with Mr. Lang, sir? *She asks, taking a seat*
Gumshoe: Yeah. *takes a seat next to her, but not too close* You guys had a big feast, eh?
Maggey: *Turns, so that she's sitting sideways on the bench* His men cooked so much food sir, I couldn't even believe it. There was even duck! I had never tried that before, sir!
Gumshoe: *eyes widen* You can eat duck? *his eyebrows dance in thought* But then again, I guess you can practically eat anything if you put your mind to it. *decides to ponder this at length at a later time. For now, he returns his attention to the hungry dog in front of him* Sit, boy! *Missile sits on command...but then quickly rises up onto his haunches in a begging position, barking loudly*
Maggey: Yes sir, it was all pretty amazing! *Laughs at Missile's behavior, and returns to facing forward* Ohh, that's really cute!
Gumshoe: *frowns* Yeah, whenever I have food he seems to think that means "sit" for some reason. *unwraps a samurai dog and breaks a generous piece off for Missile. He tosses it and the dog catches it mid-air with practiced ease*
Gumshoe: Hey, maybe we oughta teach Pess to stand up like that. Mr. Edgeworth'll think it's cute too, right?
Maggey: Absolutely! And then maybe whenever Mr. Edgeworth eats, Pess will start doing it too! *all smiles as she encourages the man*
Gumshoe: *his eyes light up with delight* Hoo boy, he'll get a real kick out of that...! *turns to Pess and attempts with his best authoritative voice* Sit up, pal! *holds up a piece of samurai dog above the shiba inu's eye level. Pess cocks his head in confusion and simply stares, his mouth slightly watering*
Maggey: *Maggey eats her food quietly, not wanting to distract them as she watches in fascination*
Gumshoe: *still holding up the food, his eyebrows knit in concentration* Up, pal, up! *Next to a confused Pess, Missile sits up into begging position once again, letting out another sharp bark*
Pess: *being Mr. Edgeworth's brilliant dog after all, he picks up fast. Somewhat reluctantly, he sits up on his haunches, his eyes nearly crossing as he stares intensely at the piece of delicious-smelling food now practically touching the tip of his wet nose*
Maggey: *Despite her conviction to be quiet, she gasps, delighted when Pess catches on* Oh, good boy!
Gumshoe: Whoa, hey! Good boy! *quickly slips Pess his reward, which is gobbled up in a heartbeat. He turns to Maggey, eyes wide* He did it!
Maggey: You must be a really good teacher, sir! He understood you so fast!
Gumshoe: *bashfully scratches the back of his head* Thanks, pal. I guess I am, huh? *enthusiastically* What should we teach him next?
Maggey: *crumples up the wrapper from her food, humming* Do you think it's too soon for him to learn how to play dead?
Gumshoe: Pess seems like a fast learner, I think he just might be ready! *holds the remaining piece of samurai dog up as bait while with his other hand, aims his pointer finger at Pess and pretends to shoot* BANG!
Pess: ….. *stares blankly at Gumshoe, somewhat mockingly...while next to him, Missile promptly rolls over, dead*
Maggey: *Snickers when Missile rolls over, and as a reward, she leans forward and reaches out to give his side a scratch*
Gumshoe: Hmm, maybe he's not quite ready for it after all... *grins* But we'll work on it and get it down by the time Mr. Edgeworth comes back to collect you, don't worry. *feeds Pess the last of the Samurai Dog and pats him on the head*
Maggey: *Stands, brushing herself off, before simply kneeling again- this time in reach to give Pess an encouraging pet, too* I'm sure Mr. Edgeworth will be completely amazed, sir, once he can pull it off!
Gumshoe: Yep! *jollily unwraps his own Samurai Dog and opens his mouth wide. Just as he’s about to take a big bite, out of the corner of his eye he notices two pairs of big round eyes, longingly staring at the food in his hands. He pauses and frowns, closing his mouth*
Maggey: *Even with so many pets and praises, Maggey blinks and watches as the attention of both dogs is focused solely on Gumshoe* Umm...
Gumshoe: .... *Momentarily looks to Maggey as if seeking help. However, the dogs' stares prove too powerful for him and he gives in with a sigh* Here ya are, pal. *He begrudgingly splits the samurai dog in two and feeds a half to each of the waiting dogs*
Maggey: A-Ahh... sir... What are you going to eat now? *Maggey frowns as she stands, looking down to watch as the dogs devour his food*
Gumshoe: *laughs it off* I'll survive. *endearingly watches the dogs enjoy their snacks* I think I got a can or two of soup left over from that time you brought some over.
Maggey: *Her frown remains, and she rubs her arm lightly* That... reminds me, sir. I was meaning to ask you before, but things got a bit busy- ah... Would you like to have dinner at my place, sometime? I just... have plenty of groceries, normally and I don't mind sharing!
Gumshoe: *blinks, unsure if he heard her right* D-dinner? At y-your place, pal??
Maggey: If it makes you uncomfortable I-I guess I could cook and then bring it over to your apartment, sir! *She's quick to recover- though, in the back of her mind she thinks it might not be so fun bringing over whatever plates and flatware they might need, too*
Gumshoe: N-naw! Y-your place sounds great! *he chuckles nervously* Dinner at Compton Castles isn't nearly as fancy as it sounds. *scratches the back of his head* S-should I bring anything? Isn't that what people usually do when they're invited over for dinner?
Maggey: Oh, sometimes they do, but there's no need sir! *fidgets, ever-so-slightly, before reaching up to fuss with her glasses* Um, I don't think I'm working any evenings this week, so... whenever you aren't busy, sir?
Gumshoe: Hey, I'll bring some soup! Uh, hopefully you don't mind the canned variety... *Unable to contain his excitement, he doesn't even bother to stop and think about his schedule for that week* Oh, I'm free, pal! You set the day and I'll be there!
Maggey: O-Okay! Does... does Friday sound okay? Around 4:30, or 5ish? I'm really not the best of cooks, not like Mr. Lang's men but... I'll try really hard, sir!
Gumshoe: *salutes briskly* Sounds great! I'll get there early to help you out! *he looks at the ground and kicks some pebbles around with his feet* My experience with cooking doesn't go far beyond instant noodles and heating up canned soup...but I'll do my best!
Maggey: *She's starting to feed off of his enthusiasm, and mimics his salute hastily* That's perfectly okay, sir! I think it'll be great!
Gumshoe: Great! I think so, too! *crumples the Samurai Dog wrappings and stuffs them in one of his pockets to throw away later. He stands, brushing the wrinkles out of his suit* So, uh, guess we should get these dogs some exercise while we're here?
Maggey: *gathers up her trash, and Pess' leash, then nods* Yes sir! Do you think Mr. Edgeworth has ever taken Pess to the dog park before? It looks so fun for them!
Gumshoe: Hmm, not sure… *leads Missile and the rest of the gang forth to the grassy area where other dogs of all shapes and sizes are already rambunctiously playing. The closer they get, the more anxious the dogs get and Missile begins to tug at his leash, urging them forward faster. Before he can utter another word, Gumshoe once again finds himself chasing after the sprinting ball of energy attached to his hand. They become yet another small brown and green blur flying toward the festivities, leaving Maggey and a much more well-behaved Pess in a cloud of dust*
Gumshoe: *It's a nice sunny afternoon, the perfect kind of day to spend out under the sun. Gumshoe sits on a park bench, two leashes in hand. One lead connects to Pess who sits calmly on his haunches looking perfectly well-behaved, while the other connects to Missile, who is not so gracefully rolling around in the grass, his tongue hanging out playfully*
Gumshoe: Good boy. *With a chuckle, the off-duty detective pats Pess on the top of his head* Maggey oughta be here any minute now. I expect you boys to be on your best behavior! Don't embarrass me in front of her, alright?
Maggey: *As soon as Gumshoe and the dogs come into view, Maggey waves a hand over her head enthusiastically* Hello, sir! *she calls out, quickening her pace as she nears* Did I keep you waiting long?
Gumshoe: *he immediately stands at the sight of the cute girl with glasses and enthusiastically waves with his free hand* Not at all, pal! We just got here, too. *The dogs stand at attention at the same time, their tails wagging at full speed* Have ya met Pess before? *he motions down at Mr. Edgeworth's prized canine*
Maggey: Oh, I haven't! *She kneels down, and after giving Missile a quick pat on the head first, she holds out a hand towards Pess* Hello Pess~! You're so cute! Mr. Edgeworth must take such good care of you!
Gumshoe: *His shoulders shake with laughter* Yeah, pal. Mr. Edgeworth left me with a week's worth of his food and judging from the ingredients, this little guy eats better than I do! *He scratches Pess behind the ear* Don't ya pal?
Maggey: *She laughs weakly, and follows Gumshoe's lead by scratching the side of his cheek* Does he know any tricks, like Missile, sir?
Gumshoe: *Pess gently rubs his snout against Maggey's palm while Missile looks on enviously* I think he likes you, pal! But then again, it's pretty hard not to... *he scratches the back of his head bashfully* Oh, he knows how to sit and come. *proudly* He's the most well-behaved dog I've ever seen!
Maggey: *Obviously pleased with the compliment, Maggey beams up at the detective while scratching both hands through Pess' fur* You should teach him a few more tricks, sir! I bet Mr. Edgeworth would love it!
Gumshoe: *He raises an eyebrow* Hey, that's a great idea! Mr. Edgeworth will be so happy when he comes back and sees! *his brows now wriggle in thought* Wonder what we should teach him?
Maggey: Hmm... *she tilts her head, before glancing to Missile and the obviously put out expression he manages* Oh- here boy- *She gives shoulder a rub* We'll need treats for them, right? For when they do a good job, sir?
Gumshoe: *frowns* Aw, shucks. I didn't bring any doggy treats with me. *His eyes pan across the dog park until they land on a Samurai Dog stand sitting in one far corner. He does a double take before grinning wide. He points* Hey, that's perfect!
Maggey: *Lights up with a bright smile* Good eye, sir! They'll love that! *She stands, brushing her knees off* I brought a few extra dollars with me, just in case, so it works out perfectly!
Gumshoe: *Gawks at her sheer generosity* N-nah, pal. My treat today! It's thanks for what you did for me the other day, y'know? *He hands Maggey Pess' leash and grins* I'm getting hungry, too. Let's go get us some Samurai Dogs.
Maggey: *She snaps to attention, saluting with her free hand* Y-Yes sir! If you insist..!
Maggey: *As they walk down the sidewalk, Maggey lets out a small coo, impressed by how well Edgeworth's dog walks beside her* This is so nice! The last time I walked a dog, I was pulled out into the street, sir!
Gumshoe: *sounding genuinely concerned* Gee, that sounds dangerous, pal. Hope you didn't get hit by a car or anything. *As they get closer to the stand, the delicious scent of fresh, hot Samurai Dogs begin to fill their nostrils. Soon, Gumshoe finds his arm being tugged as Missile barks excitedly and shoots off in that direction with him in tow*
Maggey: It was okay, sir, it only bumped my hip- ...! *She jumps when Missile runs past, even though Pess remains by her side* O-Oh, be careful sir!
Gumshoe: *Missile's not quite strong enough to drag the heavy man behind him, but Gumshoe lets himself be pulled anyway. Now sprinting full-speed, they practically become a brown and green blur closing in on the stand now only a few feet away*
Maggey: *She gapes, and is suddenly a billion times more thankful that Gumshoe handed her Pess' leash rather than Missile's.* W-Wait for us, sir! *Picks up into a light jog, keeping a firm hold on the leash*
Gumshoe: *the two finally screech to a halt, Missile panting and Gumshoe out of breath* Whew, what a workout. *he looks over his shoulder to make sure Maggey and Pess are on their way. He lets out a booming laugh when they finally arrive* Sorry about that, pal. We obviously named him Missile for a reason.
Maggey: *Pushes up her glasses, before giving a small laugh* I'll say! I didn't know you could run so fast too, sir!
Gumshoe: *wipes sweat from his forehead with the back of his hand. Who knows why the heck he's wearing two layers of outerwear in this sunny weather* I do when I have to! Gotta keep in shape to chase bad guys...or is some cases Missile down the street, y'know? *fumbles in his pocket for his wallet. He holds his breath when he flips it open, unsure of how much money he actually has with him. Fortunately for them, there's a tattered ten-dollar bill tucked inside the folds*
Gumshoe: *To the man behind the counter* I'll take 4 samurai dogs, pal!
Maggey: *While Gumshoe orders the food, Maggey can't resist bending down to pamper both dogs again. And while the vendor gets the order together she asks,* So what kind of tricks do you have in mind, sir?
Gumshoe: *pays for the food and receives the piping hot Samurai Dogs in exchange* Keep the change, pal. *He nods at the vendor with a smirk, obviously trying to impress Maggey. The part-timer mutters a sarcastic thanks and tosses the measly quarter into the tip jar on the counter*
Gumshoe: *Turns to Maggey* Well I've been thinking...Pess doesn't really do a lot of dog-like things. He acts totally differently from Missile even though they look the same. Maybe we oughta teach him to act more like a normal dog, y'know what I mean? *pauses thoughtfully before grinning wide* Also, play dead!
Maggey: He is very... refined for a dog. *She agrees, nodding* Ohh, that's a neat trick! And so funny, too!
Gumshoe: Yeah, it's a trick all dogs should know! Right, Missile? *He turns to the shiba inu with his pointer finger and thumb extended and pretends to shoot* Bang, you're dead! *right on cue, Missile flops onto his back with his tongue hanging out to the side*
Maggey: *Delighted, Maggey claps her hands together* That was amazing! Did you teach him that, sir?
Gumshoe: *sticks his chest out like a proud parent* Sure did, pal! Took about a hundred Samurai Dogs but he finally got it down pat. *he hands a Samurai Dog to Maggey* Dig in!
Maggey: So many! *She takes the food with a laugh, and slips Pess' leash around her wrist. Even plain the Samurai Dog is pretty good, and she takes a bite with a little smile* Mm... Thank you for the food, sir!
Gumshoe: *chuckles* Don't mention it, pal! I wish I could afford to treat you to a nice meal like the wolf guy did, but this is all I can offer right now. *Motions to a bench a few feet away* Let’s sit down.
Maggey: Yessir! *Gathers up Pess' leash before setting off for the bench.* Wolf guy...? Do you mean my dinner with Mr. Lang, sir? *She asks, taking a seat*
Gumshoe: Yeah. *takes a seat next to her, but not too close* You guys had a big feast, eh?
Maggey: *Turns, so that she's sitting sideways on the bench* His men cooked so much food sir, I couldn't even believe it. There was even duck! I had never tried that before, sir!
Gumshoe: *eyes widen* You can eat duck? *his eyebrows dance in thought* But then again, I guess you can practically eat anything if you put your mind to it. *decides to ponder this at length at a later time. For now, he returns his attention to the hungry dog in front of him* Sit, boy! *Missile sits on command...but then quickly rises up onto his haunches in a begging position, barking loudly*
Maggey: Yes sir, it was all pretty amazing! *Laughs at Missile's behavior, and returns to facing forward* Ohh, that's really cute!
Gumshoe: *frowns* Yeah, whenever I have food he seems to think that means "sit" for some reason. *unwraps a samurai dog and breaks a generous piece off for Missile. He tosses it and the dog catches it mid-air with practiced ease*
Gumshoe: Hey, maybe we oughta teach Pess to stand up like that. Mr. Edgeworth'll think it's cute too, right?
Maggey: Absolutely! And then maybe whenever Mr. Edgeworth eats, Pess will start doing it too! *all smiles as she encourages the man*
Gumshoe: *his eyes light up with delight* Hoo boy, he'll get a real kick out of that...! *turns to Pess and attempts with his best authoritative voice* Sit up, pal! *holds up a piece of samurai dog above the shiba inu's eye level. Pess cocks his head in confusion and simply stares, his mouth slightly watering*
Maggey: *Maggey eats her food quietly, not wanting to distract them as she watches in fascination*
Gumshoe: *still holding up the food, his eyebrows knit in concentration* Up, pal, up! *Next to a confused Pess, Missile sits up into begging position once again, letting out another sharp bark*
Pess: *being Mr. Edgeworth's brilliant dog after all, he picks up fast. Somewhat reluctantly, he sits up on his haunches, his eyes nearly crossing as he stares intensely at the piece of delicious-smelling food now practically touching the tip of his wet nose*
Maggey: *Despite her conviction to be quiet, she gasps, delighted when Pess catches on* Oh, good boy!
Gumshoe: Whoa, hey! Good boy! *quickly slips Pess his reward, which is gobbled up in a heartbeat. He turns to Maggey, eyes wide* He did it!
Maggey: You must be a really good teacher, sir! He understood you so fast!
Gumshoe: *bashfully scratches the back of his head* Thanks, pal. I guess I am, huh? *enthusiastically* What should we teach him next?
Maggey: *crumples up the wrapper from her food, humming* Do you think it's too soon for him to learn how to play dead?
Gumshoe: Pess seems like a fast learner, I think he just might be ready! *holds the remaining piece of samurai dog up as bait while with his other hand, aims his pointer finger at Pess and pretends to shoot* BANG!
Pess: ….. *stares blankly at Gumshoe, somewhat mockingly...while next to him, Missile promptly rolls over, dead*
Maggey: *Snickers when Missile rolls over, and as a reward, she leans forward and reaches out to give his side a scratch*
Gumshoe: Hmm, maybe he's not quite ready for it after all... *grins* But we'll work on it and get it down by the time Mr. Edgeworth comes back to collect you, don't worry. *feeds Pess the last of the Samurai Dog and pats him on the head*
Maggey: *Stands, brushing herself off, before simply kneeling again- this time in reach to give Pess an encouraging pet, too* I'm sure Mr. Edgeworth will be completely amazed, sir, once he can pull it off!
Gumshoe: Yep! *jollily unwraps his own Samurai Dog and opens his mouth wide. Just as he’s about to take a big bite, out of the corner of his eye he notices two pairs of big round eyes, longingly staring at the food in his hands. He pauses and frowns, closing his mouth*
Maggey: *Even with so many pets and praises, Maggey blinks and watches as the attention of both dogs is focused solely on Gumshoe* Umm...
Gumshoe: .... *Momentarily looks to Maggey as if seeking help. However, the dogs' stares prove too powerful for him and he gives in with a sigh* Here ya are, pal. *He begrudgingly splits the samurai dog in two and feeds a half to each of the waiting dogs*
Maggey: A-Ahh... sir... What are you going to eat now? *Maggey frowns as she stands, looking down to watch as the dogs devour his food*
Gumshoe: *laughs it off* I'll survive. *endearingly watches the dogs enjoy their snacks* I think I got a can or two of soup left over from that time you brought some over.
Maggey: *Her frown remains, and she rubs her arm lightly* That... reminds me, sir. I was meaning to ask you before, but things got a bit busy- ah... Would you like to have dinner at my place, sometime? I just... have plenty of groceries, normally and I don't mind sharing!
Gumshoe: *blinks, unsure if he heard her right* D-dinner? At y-your place, pal??
Maggey: If it makes you uncomfortable I-I guess I could cook and then bring it over to your apartment, sir! *She's quick to recover- though, in the back of her mind she thinks it might not be so fun bringing over whatever plates and flatware they might need, too*
Gumshoe: N-naw! Y-your place sounds great! *he chuckles nervously* Dinner at Compton Castles isn't nearly as fancy as it sounds. *scratches the back of his head* S-should I bring anything? Isn't that what people usually do when they're invited over for dinner?
Maggey: Oh, sometimes they do, but there's no need sir! *fidgets, ever-so-slightly, before reaching up to fuss with her glasses* Um, I don't think I'm working any evenings this week, so... whenever you aren't busy, sir?
Gumshoe: Hey, I'll bring some soup! Uh, hopefully you don't mind the canned variety... *Unable to contain his excitement, he doesn't even bother to stop and think about his schedule for that week* Oh, I'm free, pal! You set the day and I'll be there!
Maggey: O-Okay! Does... does Friday sound okay? Around 4:30, or 5ish? I'm really not the best of cooks, not like Mr. Lang's men but... I'll try really hard, sir!
Gumshoe: *salutes briskly* Sounds great! I'll get there early to help you out! *he looks at the ground and kicks some pebbles around with his feet* My experience with cooking doesn't go far beyond instant noodles and heating up canned soup...but I'll do my best!
Maggey: *She's starting to feed off of his enthusiasm, and mimics his salute hastily* That's perfectly okay, sir! I think it'll be great!
Gumshoe: Great! I think so, too! *crumples the Samurai Dog wrappings and stuffs them in one of his pockets to throw away later. He stands, brushing the wrinkles out of his suit* So, uh, guess we should get these dogs some exercise while we're here?
Maggey: *gathers up her trash, and Pess' leash, then nods* Yes sir! Do you think Mr. Edgeworth has ever taken Pess to the dog park before? It looks so fun for them!
Gumshoe: Hmm, not sure… *leads Missile and the rest of the gang forth to the grassy area where other dogs of all shapes and sizes are already rambunctiously playing. The closer they get, the more anxious the dogs get and Missile begins to tug at his leash, urging them forward faster. Before he can utter another word, Gumshoe once again finds himself chasing after the sprinting ball of energy attached to his hand. They become yet another small brown and green blur flying toward the festivities, leaving Maggey and a much more well-behaved Pess in a cloud of dust*