For the first time in months Xander's eyes lit up. [i]Not everyday in here I get something to brighten myself up so better take advantage[/i] thinking to himself as he slowly dropped to one knee so as to not alarm Ichi. [color=f26522]"Thank you very much Joshua. This is very kind of you."[/color] As he pet the dog memories came flooding back of Pepper. [color=f26522]"You are a strong boy aren't you Ichi? Such a reliable guy helping keep Joshua in line huh bud?"[/color] laughing to himself as the time stream of the past flowed through his mind.

[i]Drop that Pepper! Come on don't eat that, that belonged to the other Pup! There ya go boy, go get it, good boy![/i] The memories were like happy dreams of simpler times. Pepper was a hand full but he never minded holding all of his personality because of what a companion he had made. [i]Better end this quick before I star tearing up in front of the guard huh?[/i] thinking to himself as his eyes began to gloss over a bit. Xander stood and looked at Josh, [color=f26522]"Once again thank you very much it brightened my day up Joshua."[/color]

[@Polaris North]