First things first, there are a lot of puppies here. Big ones, small ones, young and old, some that aren’t even actually canines are gathered around Elflock Falls’ dog park, splashing in tubs and tearing through an obstacle course. And Hermes Hobgood can’t think of a better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon than wandering through the gardens, surrounded by dogs, taking the occasional discreet drag from his vape.
He lingers near a trio of judges deciding just which hound wore their Harry Potter costume best. Hermes, who actually met Harry Potter at some bland fundraiser dinner a few years ago, thinks the Rhodesian ridgeback is a dead ringer, but the judges don’t seem to see it. Well, at least the bluetick getting the blue ribbon is cuter than the real deal.
Puffing on his vape, Hermes wanders toward the dog washing stations. He steps around a puddle of squonk juice and nods at Bearigold in greeting, and then—
“Ducky!” Richard Pompel’s shout is the only warning Hermes has before the enormous puppy wriggles her way out of his grasp. Hermes looks up just in time to see her hit a bucket of water, splashing innocent bystanders and students alike with suds as she scrambles over one table, then another. Ducky throws herself into the air... and freezes, those oversized puppy paws just inches from Hermes’ face.
MEMORY: Just Ducky
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First things first, there are a lot of puppies here. Big ones, small ones, young and old, some that aren’t even actually canines are gathered around Elflock Falls’ dog park, splashing in tubs and tearing through an obstacle course. And Hermes Hobgood can’t think of a better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon than wandering through the gardens, surrounded by dogs, taking the occasional discreet drag from his vape.
He lingers near a trio of judges deciding just which hound wore their Harry Potter costume best. Hermes, who actually met Harry Potter at some bland fundraiser dinner a few years ago, thinks the Rhodesian ridgeback is a dead ringer, but the judges don’t seem to see it. Well, at least the bluetick getting the blue ribbon is cuter than the real deal.
Puffing on his vape, Hermes wanders toward the dog washing stations. He steps around a puddle of squonk juice and nods at Bearigold in greeting, and then—
“Ducky!” Richard Pompel’s shout is the only warning Hermes has before the enormous puppy wriggles her way out of his grasp. Hermes looks up just in time to see her hit a bucket of water, splashing innocent bystanders and students alike with suds as she scrambles over one table, then another. Ducky throws herself into the air... and freezes, those oversized puppy paws just inches from Hermes’ face.