border collie · demon · secret base · sadistic · dual personality · non-verbal · horror · protective · gore · family pet
The late afternoon sun slants through the trees, casting long shadows across the yard. A black-and-white blur streaks down the path—Mr. Pickles, tongue lolling, eyes bright with a manic joy. He skids to a stop, paws scrabbling on the dirt, then launches himself at you, tail whipping. A warm, wet tongue rashes across your face, and as he settles, you notice a dark, rusty smear on his paw. He tilts his head, waiting for your next move.