Owen hadn't been expecting an animal. He hadn't owned a dog since he was married, and Sasha had gotten Duke in the divorce. It was only fair, given she had gotten the dog while they were dating. Still, the last thing Owen thought Zenith needed was more animals. He just saw it as a way for Them to hurt everyone, but he had to admit that was more his cynical side playing out. What else was new?
Still, the sight of the puppy in his bathroom took Owen by surprise. It was a small German Shepherd. A would be K9, no doubt. He and the dog had eyed each other with wariness before the puppy walked over to Owen and began sniffing is feet and ankles. "Don't pee on me," Owen murmured as he crouched down. The dog backed up a bit but returned when Owen held out his hand. After another moment, he scooped the dog up in his hand and stood, carrying it back into his room.
He could hear someone outside his door, and Owen walked over to pull it open. He wasn't surprised to see Cecilia and Neptune. He was surprised to see another dog.
"You too?" he asked, watching the puppy pacing around Cecilia's feet.