Jack knelt beside the dog, letting her smell him before he began to coo and baby over her, running his hands along her sleek fur. Eyes on the Sheltie, he asked Heather. "What's her name, love? I'm Jack, by the way. Captain Jack Sparrow." He offered her a quick upward glance and a wink before returning his attention to her pet. Yes, though the Pearl was not with him, he still insisted on introducing himself as captain. It was his title, after all, his pride and joy and love and he missed his ship dearly.