Thanks to Blazing Heart for reviewing. Sorry for no updates, other things made me forget
"What do we do now Arthur?" Morgana sat down in the other chair and looked at him. The prince shrugged
"I suppose one of us will keep him. Do you want him Morgana?"
She shook her head, watching as Rex pressed himself closer to Merlin "No but you will need to get him a collar"
Collar, no way. You are not treating me like a mutt
Merlin felt Rex stiffen
"Hush boy. Its tradition, hunting dogs must wear a collar. I'll see that yours is nice and fancy leather."
Well if it's elaborate enough, I might wear it
Nobody heard the words but they saw the black and tan shape relax from its growl and run over to Gwen, asking for attention
"You're a spoilt sir aren't you dog" despite the scolding she bent to stroke him, fondling his ears in loving affection "It's surprising that nobody claims to own a fine specimen like you... What would this breed of dog be used for Sire?"
Gaius answered having slipped into the chamber without being noticed "Alsatians were for sheep guarding but now some strains have become known as good Boar dogs"
"Boar??" The physician nodded to his prince's question.
"They are brave and strong, but fast too..." a glimmer of thought nagged "Not unlike your father"
Morgana laughed "Uther! Brave? He'd rather have other people killed by execution than fight a fair battle" Arthur stiffened, Gaius' eyes went cold and Rex growled ferociously. Realising the implications of what she'd said Morgana's hand flew to her mouth "I didn't really mean it like that... but you know..." she trailed off
Everyone relaxed Arthur sighed "Yes Morgana I know. Peace Rex" he used the 'calm down' command for all hunting dogs. "An Alsatian you say, I always wanted one in my kennels."
Oh great, I have to obey my own son and probably get trampled by a rampaging pig
Rex's ears drooped and he sank into a dismal attitude.
He still lay on the rug when Merlin walked in... carrying a collar!
Penty of fun will ensue. Reviews more than welcome and will probably remind me to update
