Pound Puppies Generation Gap: Cyrano DeNiblet

by iheartkatamari

Twelfth in a series made by brave kid and me. After Niblet helps Olaf ghost write a love poem to Gertrude, Olaf requests his assistance in other matters of the heart...but will all go as planned? Meanwhile, Squirt meets with mishaps while endeavoring to get a gift for Fluffy. Olaf/Gertrude, Squirt/Fluffy.

2. Nothin' 'Bout Love Makes Sense

Niblet sits at a desk in his room, penning a love poem. "'My darling Gertrude, you are more beautiful than a summer sunset...'" he reads as he writes. Just then, he hears a voice call, "Howdy, Niblet!" and turns to see his pal Squirt waking up to him. The big sheepdog turns to him casually. "Oh, howdy, Squirt!"

Noticing the pen in Niblet's paw, Squirt inquires, "What'cha doin'?"

"Well y'see, I've been helpin' write a love poem fer Olaf t'give ta Gertrude fer Valentine's Day."

"Ohh, sort of like Cyrano DeBergerac." an intrigued Squirt replies.

"Who?"

"Cyrano De Bergerac. He helped this other guy impress a girl by tellin' him what t'say, on account a da guy wasn't so good a speaker; Cyrano sorta liked the girl himself, but was afraid he wouldn't like her back on account a'his big nnh..." the Chihuahua mumbles the final word of his sentence.

"Pardon me?"

"On account a'his big nnuhh..."

"I'm sorry, what?"

"His big n-"

Niblet figures out what Squirt had been saying. "His big nose? Awww, that's okay, Squirt. I appreciate your consideration, but I actually don't feel self-conscious 'bout my nose."

"Well, you're very gracious." Squirt replies. Hadn't the heart ta tell him that whenever he goes ta the zoo, the aardvarks start singin', 'We Are Family.' he thinks.

The Chihuahua looks up at his friend. "Say, uhm, I hope it's not an imposition, but I was wondering if I might ask for your help with a little something, too."

"Well, sure, Squirt. How may I help you?"

"Well, I've been hoping to do something special for Fluffy for Valentine's Day, but I'm not sure of what would be the perfect thing. Can you help me, please?"

"Absopositively, Squirt. Just leave everything to THE LOVE DOCTOR."

Squirt is slightly weirded out by this, but replies, "Uhm...okay."

The big sheepdog muses for all of a heartbeat. "Hmm, well, perhaps a nice bouquet of roses might be just the thing."

Squirt smiles. "Thanks, Niblet, that sounds perfect!" he says as he traipses toward the door.

"Well, you're quite welcome, Squirt," Niblet replies. "THE LOVE DOCTOR is always happy to assist lovers in need." A nonplussed look crosses the Chihuahua's face as he leaves.