Bringing this plot back.
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Thread Topic: Bringing this plot back.
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The man shifted a little, following her glance at the cage Marco had come from. Seeing a rather eager-looking dog hybrid through the bars, he nodded relunctantly. "If it will keep it easy."
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The woman nodded again and quickly unlocked the cage. Lucas clambered out and forced himself to slow down and walk calmly to Marco's side. "The needles only hurt for a second. Plus they keep you healthy so you don't have to be scared." He explained with a smile.
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Marco was far more reassured when they let Lucas over, but the mention of needles threw a wet blanket over him. "Needles? Is that what it is?" Though his eyes were wide with nervousness, he knew he had already resolved to do his best to stay. "Alright..."
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"Just stay calm, I promise it'll be over in just a second. You can hold my hand if you want, then you can squeeze it instead of biting anyone. Biting someone would be bad, then they might take you away, and I really want you to stay, and-" Realizing he was rambling yet again, Lucas stopped himself and silently offered his hand to the fox.
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Marco gave him a pursed-lip smile, and took his hand, looking back at the doctor who was already ripping open a pack of sanitary wipes. The man rubbed them on his upper arm for a second, then tucked the wipe into the same pocket where he'd put the glass object. Finally, he opened the plastic case, and took out one of four syringes. "You need all of them, but I'll go quickly as long as you stay still."
Without much more warning, he stuck the pointed end of it in his arm, and pushed the back of it slowly down. Marco hadn't expected it to hurt as much as it did, his grip on Lucas tightening until his knuckles were white. The next three came no better, and by the time the last one was done he was biting his lip and tears were in his eyes. -
Lucas winced slightly at Marco's strong grip, but managed a comforting smile. During the remaining shots he murmured reassurances to the fox hybrid, knowing he was in pain. When the fourth and final needle was removed from Marco's arm, Lucas smiled brightly. "There, see? The shots are all over with!" His smile vanished, however, upon seeing Marco's expression. "Oh no, I'm sorry, don't cry Marco, it's over now.."
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The doctor gave an, "All done, good job." Marco sniffled, but looking up at Lucas he was far more comforted. His teeth released the grip they had on his lip, and he nodded, blinking rapidly to get the tears out of his eyes.
While the fox was recovering, the doctor tucked away the used syringes back into the case and into the bag. In exchange, he pulled out his own clipboard to scribble away. He checked boxes for the shots, for the evaluation he'd already done, and because he was in a rush simply checked the positive boxes for the eye and ear check. "We can be done, then. That's all of the important stuff for now." He walked away to the two shop owners, holding the clipboard and pen out to them. "You have to sign at the bottom. It just says that you agree that he is safe to be around and that you will keep him in your care until he is adopted." -
The man nodded and took the clipboard, scribbling down his signature in a neat scrawl that Lucas was sure he wouldn't be able to imitate with his own clumsy fingers. The dog hybrid could read, a particularly smart cat hybrid had taught him when he was a puppy, but he'd never gotten any opportunity to learn to write. He glanced back at Marco, who seemed in better condition now that the needles had been out away. "You get to stay." He chirped with a bright smile. "That's good, for a second there I was really worried, not because of you, I trust you of course, but that man in the suit looks kind of scary. People in suits usually aren't nice. And that man from this morning seemed like he wanted to take you away. I'm glad he didn't."
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The doctor man tore off the bottom section of the paper that held the signature on a perforated line, tucking the slip in his pocket to keep for the center's records, and handed the couple the rest of the information. "You'll need this." With that, he went off, and like a single entity the entire trio of men followed out the door and into cars to leave.
Marco's eyes were still a little puffy, but otherwise he was smiling all over. He let Lucas chatter on, liking the reassuring sound of his voice telling him that he'd done well and that he'd get to stay. -
The man and woman stood talking for a moment, before disappearing back upstairs, most likely to read over and discuss whatever papers they'd been given. The shop still wouldn't open for a couple of hours, so they left Marco and Lucas out of their cage. "Really though, you did great! I'd never be able to make it through so many needles...ugh...but anyway, it's really good that you're staying." He said, though he was a bit worried that now someone really would come along and adopt Marco, leaving him alone again.
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Marco smiled proudly, tapping his feet in little rythyms on the floor. "Right, and now I get to always stay with you," he hummed, and though his arm was growing increasingly sore, he stood up and hugged Lucas tightly.
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Lucas hugged him back and nuzzled into his hair, sighing somewhat sadly. "...Not always. You're really unique, you're exciting, you'll probably get adopted soon." He managed a soft smile. "But I'm sure whoever adopts you will be really nice."
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Marco blinked, trying to understand why he wouldn't be able to go with Lucas or Lucas wouldn't be able to go with him if either of them were adopted. "... But you're unique and exciting too, maybe you can go with me?"
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Lucas smiled and shook his head. "I'm glad you think of me like that, but I'm nothing special. There are plenty of dog hybrids here, and besides, people tend to adopt younger puppies anyway. Unless there was someone who'd adopt both of us, I'm afraid we can't stay together..."
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Marco was deeply dissapointed by this, his shoulders sinking. Until, of course, momentlater he perked back up with an idea. "We've just got to get adopted together! We just have to act cute and cuddly so people want both of us, right?"
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