Inspired by this (official!) art: bacteriaseas*tumblr*com/post/49351167963
I really think Asuka would be a cat person, to be honest, but only grudgingly. This takes place several months after the previous drabble.
Rei grinned as she scratched the yellow dog's sleek head, then laughed as it twisted its neck to look up at her with an expression of excitement and affection.
"Don't get too attached," she whispered. "I have to take you back to the shelter in a little while." The dog barked, as if in protest, making her laugh again.
Asuka sniffed, looking up from her book where she sat on a nearby bench, waiting for Rei to finish her volunteer time. "You enjoy doing this, First Child?" she said critically. "Filthy animals! The penguin is bad enough. I'd hate sharing space with some dirty, shedding thing like that."
Rei frowned. "Don't you have a lot of dogs in Germany? This one looks like she has some German shepherd in her."
Asuka dropped her book to her lap and scowled. "Well, I don't have to like everything from my country," she replied sharply. She moved her gaze to glare at the dog. "I don't understand your fascination with them," she continued.
"They're sweet," Rei said quietly. "And they like me." The dog rolled onto its side and dropped its head onto Rei's lap and panted happily, as if to prove her point. She beamed at it and ran her hand along its back. "They make me happy."