01-18-2008, 01:11 PM
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» The pup had fulfilled the mission that Pilot had set him upon. He couldn’t deny him his prize any longer now. With a grin he led the pup towards he and Dierdre’s den where he had the tools which would enable him to give Icarus his own jewelry. After promising such a prize to the pup, he had searched the city in hopes he might find a nice piece of jewelry for the Phoenix child. He had succeeded, finding a small silver ring. As he prepared himself, he watched Icarus eagerly wagging his tail in anticipation, even at sight of the needle. Pilot had to give him something – after all, he had been unnerved when he first saw the needle Aiden would have to use.[/html]
» The needle was the most uncomfortable part of the whole piercing, but the pup wouldn’t let it show. He was going to be strong, like dad, and wouldn’t let a small thing such as this taint his brave heart. He winced only slightly as it pierced the tender skin of his ear, but excitement spilled through his veins and covered any pain intolerance. After the jewelry was in, Icarus grinned perhaps the largest he had ever in his short life. This made him more grown up – like Mom and Dad who both had jewelry. Not to mention, he was the only pup he knew of that had one.
» "There you go," Pilot told Icarus as he began putting away the piercing supplies. Instantly he could see how proud the whelp was to sport such a thing, and he only hoped that Phoenix would be just as elated. He couldn’t judge well enough, but he figured Icarus could always take it out if Phoenix didn’t approve. Though something told him that that wouldn’t be the case. With a few words of appreciation, the pup took off and Pilot could only smile. It was interesting to watch the siblings grow each and every day.