Tony groaned as someone knocked on the door to his new workroom. The metal door clanged. Pepper wasn't home so it must be one of his new residents. He lifted one hand to his head. Ever since he had brought all of the avengers into his tower, they had been asking him questions non-stop. Not one of the freakshow that he had collected seemed to understand that this was their home. The only rules were the ones that they created. The Avengers didn't need his permission.
"Who is it Jarvis?" Tony picked his tools back up.
"Mister Rogers, sir." The AI answered.
So its star spangled boy this time Tony thought. "Let him in."
"Hey Tony." Steve came in.
Tony didn't look up. "Cap."
Steve rubbed the back of his neck. "Umm. Quick question. Are you okay with"
"Yes." Tony cut through.
"What? But you didn't even"
"I don't care what you do. This is your home. No rules."
"Are you sure? This is a little different. With the"
Tony lit his torch. "Yes I am sure, do whatever you want. Thanks for dropping by and bye." He pushed the welding mask over his face and cut off the conversation.
Steve shook his head and walked out the doorway. He glanced back at the tanned man working with the blow torch. He sighed as the door closed. He knelt down.
"Well girl, he kind of said it was alright." Steve reached out and ran his hand over the white dog's head.
Her pointed ears swiveled forward and she stood up wagging her tail over her long thin legs. Steve couldn't figure out what breed she was but the long hair hanging off her body threw him for a loop. The only dog she looked like that Steve knew was actually an extra tall wolf, but he couldn't be sure because the white dog was a bit stockier and heavily muscled. She was covered in mud and tangles so maybe after a bath he could discern breed. He pushed it to the back of his mind and she licked his face.
"Alright, alright." He fended off the dog's abrasive tongue. "First things first. Bath time."
She wasn't that hard to clean and his hair brush worked well enough. Steve actually went as far as to blow dry the shiny white hound. She panted happily as Steve scratched and brushed through the tangles. The she dog actually seemed to enjoy the bath.
"Good girl." Steve purred to her as he rubbed her head off one last time with the towel. She yipped. Steve laughed. First day with her and he was already talking to her like a child.
"You hungry?" The big dog whined and wagged her tail. Steve laughed again. "Let's go. Come on pretty girl."
Steve suddenly stopped. He closed the door to the hallway and walked back to the bedroom. The dog followed cocking its head. The dog sat down in front of him. Steve sat down on the edge of the bed and the two watched each other contemplatively.
"You need a name." Steve said.
The big she dog stood up and walked forward. She reared up and put her white paws on his knees. Her amber eyes shone as they stared right into Steve's soul. He smiled and put a hand on her head. He stopped smiling and looked at her, blue eyes scanning the intelligence in the dog's face.
"Well, all I have to go on is you are a girl." Steve said. He the examined the long pointed snout and pointed ears. "Peggy." He blurted, flushing in spite of himself.
The white dog panted right in his face and her tail stirred the air. She woofed softly.
"Oof. Bad breath." Steve pushed her lightly and leaned back teasingly. "Peggy." He whispered. The dog's ears flicked right to him. "Peggy it is then."
Steve walked over to the door. Peggy bounded lightly behind him. He swung the door wide open giving the white dog a deep bow. He swept his hand gracefully
"My lady Peggy." He said regally.
The dog to his amusement stopped bouncing and put her feet in a perfect square. She tipped he head back, the black nose high in the air. Lifting one paw at a time walked nobly out the door. She was like a queen entering a ballroom. Steve watched a little stunned. Peggy's head tilted and she caught his eye. He could have sworn the dog smirked. She suddenly jumped straight forward, taking off down the hall. Steve laughed uncontrollably running off after the white flash.