Great Things Come in Small Packages: Chapter 2
Dylan was busy at his desk, reviewing some plans for helping the Andromeda's new allies, the Orisha. They were a race who worship non-corpeal aliens, and whose leader, Prime Minister Xica Kuril had asked for assistance in fighting their neighbors, the Menjahota. He was rubbing his temples in an effort to cure a headache, when he heard a bleep at the door.
"What is it?" he asked in annoyance.
"It's Rommie. I got something urgent to tell you."
Sighing, he let her in and low and behold, she had in her arms a small, four legged animal, with dark magnenta fur and pale purple eyes.
"What the...?"
"Hold it!"
Harper turned on the dog.
"It's for you," she said.
"A dog? but I..."
"Come on Dylan, give'm a chance. It may not be as good as an interactive love machine, but it's the next best thing," Harper remarked.
During all this the dog was happily licking Dylan's face. This made the captain smile.
"I guess.. I will," Dylan said smiling.
To Be Continued...
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