new york wolves } { of puppy love and time away

[impetere]

Cora: [so volunteering is usually something Cora does on her own, but after spending the week in Boston scoping out MIT, she brings Stiles with her when she does her volunteer thing because she wants Stiles time and they're giant puppies who enjoy spending time with puppies. She's diverted by Hiro when she first gets there to handle some of the other animals, and when she wanders back again, her boyfriend is covered in puppies. She smirks a bit, leaning against the door frame] Having fun?

Stiles: [looking up at her, grinning] Why haven't you brought me before? This is totally awesome.

Cora: [she laughs as she moves to sit next to him] I don't know - no one's ever wanted to go with me before. [mostly because Derek was "too cool," Malia would challenge the other dogs to dominance battles and Laura and Peter were too busy]

Stiles: [hands her a snuggly puppy] I will totally come with you anytime you want me to. I can distract the puppies while you work with the big guys.

Cora: [happily takes the puppy, letting them curl into her chest] Good to know.

Stiles: [picks up a tiny ball of fluff and it starts licking his chin] This is like therapy. Bad day? Jump into the puppy room. How can anything be bad when you got a bunch of little puppies worshipping you? [and he's totally talking to them in that sappy talking to baby puppies voice]

Cora: [she laughs] Trinity Western University actually has a puppy room for students to play in during finals week to help relieve stress.

Stiles: Whoever thought that up was a genius.

Cora: Yep. Puppies are miracle workers.

Stiles: [and there is a tiny golden tugging at his elbow] What, is it your turn, buddy?

Cora: [she laughs] Here, give me the marshmallow.

Stiles: [and Cora gets the cotton ball and Stiles picks up the golden who wiggles and yelps and is totally happy you are paying attention to me big dog because I love you and take me with you forever]

Cora: [and she will snuggle back against one of the barricades with the marshmallow and the other puppy that Stiles handed her, just letting them both climb all over her]

Stiles: [and after a bit] I think this one has claimed me as his own.

Cora: Aww. Do you want him?

Stiles: Maybe? I mean, I haven't really had a pet since I had a snake when I was little and I fed him too much and my dad had to give him to the zoo because he was too big to fit in the tank.

Cora: If you want him, you could ask Laura. Barron could probably use a puppy friend and he won't get too big for the penthouse.

Stiles: Well, that or he could go with you to Boston when you leave. So you're not alone?

Cora: If he picked you, he's going to be miserable when you're not there.

Stiles: [looks at the puppy] I'm probably going to need someone to snuggle with me at night while you're gone.

Cora: Exactly. If Laura says it's okay, you should take him.

Stiles: [grabs his phone and holds it out to Cora] Here, take a pic? [and he's going to make an overly pouty face and hold the puppy up to his cheek and the puppy is wiggly and trying to lick Stiles' face]

Cora: [laughs before doing as she's told] Want me to send it to her?

Stiles: Yes. Tell her I'm shopping for a new snuggle buddy.

Cora: [taps that out before passing him his phone back to Stiles]

Laura: [stares at the photo and sighs, before responding with:] I'm not housebreaking him, and I'm not cleaning up any misadventures in housebreaking.

Stiles: No, I totally got that. You're going to have your own baby to deal with. I've got this. So yes?

Laura: Yeah, it's fine. Just keep an eye out so Barron doesn't sit on him and squash him.

Stiles: I will. Thank you! [and he pockets the phone] Guess what, buddy - you just puppy eyed your way into a home.

Cora: She said yes?

Stiles: Yeah, I'm just completely responsible for puppy training. [and he can totally google that, right?]

Cora: [she grins] He seems like a smart boy. He'll learn quick.

Stiles: [he looks at the puppy, debating names in his head] Yeah, yeah he's going to be just fine. And he's already fixed and got all his shots and stuff, right?

Cora: I'm not sure. You'll have to ask Hiro when you go do the paperwork.

Stiles: [nods] So I'm thinking Bucky. What do you think?

Cora: Like the Winter Soldier?

Stiles: Yup. Because I'm totally Cap, and you're Black Widow, so he will complete the trio.

Cora: [she laughs] I like it.

Stiles: What about you [looks at the puppy seriously] You like that name? Bucky?

Bucky: [barks I love you human let me lick your face]

Stiles: Then we're all agreed. Let me go talk to Hiro.

Cora: [she nods] She should be in her office - it's down the hall to the left. Follow the scent of raccoon.

Stiles: [and he will get up, snuggling his new buddy as he goes to find Hiro]

Hiro: [and the tanuki is sitting behind her desk, going through paperwork and she glances up when she hears Stiles approach] It's Stiles, isn't it?

Stiles: Yeah, that's me. Sorry, I didn't get to meet you earlier. Cora threw me at the puppies and well, this one has claimed me as his own.

Hiro: [she laughs] No problem. Can I see him? [she stands and holds out her arms for the puppy]

Stiles: [holds out Bucky]

Bucky: [HI raccoon lady I found my human can I keep him please please please?!?!?!?!?!!!!!!!]

Hiro: [takes him gently to check the temporary collar they put on all the new pups and checking the number there] Now, I believe this one hasn't been fixed yet. We wanted to make sure he got all his shots first and he just had his nine week booster. I was going to schedule him for next week, and I still can if you would like to wait the week to take him - that would cover it, free of charge - or you can take him now and be responsible for that yourself.

Stiles: No, probably better to get the little guy fixed. We've got another dog at the penthouse and... yeah. New levels of complications I don't need. And that'll give me time to go and get things for him too.

Hiro: [nods and hands Bucky back to Stiles as she makes her way through the office to get the paperwork] Have you owned a dog before?

Stiles: Does living with the Hales and helping with Barron count?

Hiro: Somewhat. At least I know you'll have back up if needed. And you're a wolf, so you'll be more attuned to him than most owners.

Stiles: I'm on my own for potty training, but otherwise yeah I've got backup. [is totally nuzzling the puppy to keep him from wiggling]

Hiro: [shuffles a bit then pulls out the paperwork] There's going to be a registration fee, but I'll take care of all the licensing so you'll have his tags and everything before he leaves here. After you take him home, you will be responsible for all medical care here on out and that includes a rabies booster every two years. The Hales can probably sync them up so you can do both him and Barron at the same time.

Stiles: Yeah, that shouldn't be a problem. Cora and Laura are really good on making sure Barron gets his shots on time.

Hiro: Good. [and she will fill in the appropriate sections on the form before she turns it around to face him and reaches for the dog again] Just fill in anything that's blank and I'll get the registration process started.

Stiles: I can do that. [puppy swap and he's filling out the paperwork]

Hiro: [and she will hold Bucky, scratching lightly under his chin] Do you have a name for him yet?

Stiles: Yup. Bucky.

Hiro: [she smirks] Cute.

Stiles: Thanks. [filling out the last thing and signing it] Totally going to be my sidekick while Cora's away at MIT.

Hiro: You're staying in the city?

Stiles: Well, with the way things are, I kinda have to. But I'm going to probably visit most weekends. Which I mean will be good, because I won't distract Cora from her studies during the week and I need to get a job anyway.

Hiro: [she nods] I'm sure you'll both miss each other a lot.

Stiles: Yeah, yeah we will. That's a given. [his fingers tap on the clipboard] At least this time we're apart, it's for a good reason.

Hiro: [she nods before handing the puppy back to check over everything] Now I just need the registration fee. It will be at least two weeks before he's ready to come home - possibly earlier, it depends on the recovery period.

Stiles: [snuggles the puppy with one hand while reaching for his wallet] Can I put it on my credit card or do you need cash?

Hiro: Credit card is fine.

Stiles: [and he manages to get it out, which is great because it also keeps the awkward condom from falling out] Here you go.

Hiro: [and she'll take that and finish things up and will nod] And you're done. I'll contact you once he's fixed to give you an ETA on when you can bring him home.

Stiles: Thanks. I should be able to get everything he'll need by then. [looks down at Bucky] And I can come back and visit you until then so you don't think I just left you here.

Hiro: [she nods] You're welcome to come in whenever you like, but after the procedure is done he may be a bit cranky as he comes off the anesthesia so he might be a little more aggressive.

Stiles: Good to know.

Hiro: Do you have any other questions for me?

Stiles: [thinks, and then shakes his head] No, I think I've got it. And I can come up with more and talk to you when I come in again.

Hiro: [she nods] Then I'm going to get back to work. Tell Cora to let me know when she's leaving.

Stiles: I will. [and he's going to head back to the puppy room and put Bucky down to go run with the other dogs since he's all wiggly and put me downish] So I officially have a dog.

Cora: [grins as she shifts to sit next to him more] How's it feel?

Stiles: I'm kinda stupidly excited.

Cora: Good! You should be. It's an exciting thing.

Stiles: And while he won't replace you at night when you're in Boston, he will at least help make the weekdays bearable.

Cora: [she nods, shifting closer to rest her head against his shoulder] I'll miss you too.

Stiles: Maybe you should get a dog too to take to Boston so you have a buddy. Unless you think Laura will let you take Barron.

Cora: Even if she did, I don't think my apartment allows dogs that big.

Stiles: That sucks.

Cora: Yeah. I'm gonna miss him too.

Stiles: We can get you a ferret? Are they legal in Boston?

Cora: [wrinkles her nose] I don't know about a ferret. I could have a smaller dog, but I think I'll wait until I get there and settle in so I don't have to worry about adjusting myself and a dog at the same time.

Stiles: That's probably a better plan. But don't dismiss the ferret. Ferrets are awesome.

Cora: Not dismissing. I just prefer dogs.

Stiles: Obviously after me.

Cora: Of course.

Stiles: But he's going to have to stay here until he gets fixed and recovered. So I will probably come help volunteer with you until he's ready so he doesn't think I don't love him.

Cora: Sounds good.

Bucky: [and is going to be off jumping into a puppy pile with his siblings, passing out because puppy energy levels are hard]

Stiles: I think he's already done with me.

Cora: [she laughs softly] He's just very excited. His tiny puppy body doesn't know how to handle it.

Stiles: Yeah. And he's adorable even when he's a lump of fluff on the floor.

Cora: Yes, he is.

Stiles: [and he goes over to nuzzle her neck] And this puppy is also ready for a nap, I think.

Cora: [she smiles softly, before turning to kiss his cheek] Then we should probably go home.

Stiles: Home sounds good. We can come back tomorrow.

Cora: [she nods before taking his hand and getting to their feet]

Stiles: [holds her hand back, threading his fingers with hers] Oh, Hiro wants you to let her know when you're leaving.

Cora: [she nods] I'll go do that and I'll meet you out front.

Stiles: [and he will do that... and probably be sidetracked by a street hotdog vendor and going to get them both a few while he waits]

Cora: [and after talking with Hiro for a few minutes, and she's back out again] Ready to go?

Stiles: Yup. [hands her a bag with her share of the street food]

Cora: Oooh. [and she will take hers and start walking]

Stiles: [and there will be hot dogs as they walk the short distance back to the penthouse]

Cora: [and once they get there, she tosses her trash] So. Nap?

Stiles: [follows suit] Yeah, I'm full of warm hot dogs. So ready for a nap.

Cora: [she nods and takes his hand leading him towards their room]

Stiles: [and off they go to curl into each other like the puppies they are and sleep?]

Cora: [yep, sounds like a plan]