A messenger had delivered a note that morning that to most would seem plain and simple, completely unremarkable, but the scent that was mingled with the ink and paper was unmistakable. The mednin was grinning wide when she broke the seal and unfolded the request. She wasn't so foolish to think that the note would be anything beyond a professional request but correspondence directly from Sousuke always had a way to make her flutter a little. Skimming the words, she hastily re-folds the note, grabs her lab coat and rushes off to Keystone with her medical kit in hand. Nearly a year ago she had received a similar summons but this time it was a little different: Kitchenzilla was no longer a -zilla. She was a flesh and bone canine.
It was difficult to move with any level of stealth when she was so excited to see her patient, which resulted in the most tumultuous ruckus as she burst through the different double doors along the corridors until she reached her exam room. Arms in the air, she cries out a greeting before dropping into a crouch to be met with flailing paws and a wagging tail, intensified by an equally excited CuRua. Though she was often reserved like her owner, there was something about an enthusiastic greeting that could bring out the puppy in anyone.The females wrestled a little before getting down to business.
Well, Kitchy. It's nice to see you again, quite a bit different this time mind you. Let's see what we can find.
Getting Kitchy to stand on all fours and as still as possible, Yume was able to assess her lungs, heart, digestion, and other things that needed checking now that she was a 'real' dog. Once she was finished the check-up, she sat cross-legged on the floor in front of the canine with a bemused smile and shook her head. Everything seemed to check out except for one small thing: it appeared her belly had a handful of nuts and bolts in it. Ruffling her fingers into Kitchy's fur she heaved a sigh.
You can't keep eating bolts, Kitchy. You're a dog now.
I was a dog before, and it's what I ate before too.
Don't give me that flawed logic, girl. You know exactly what I mean. Your new stomach can't handle it. With Seven to keep after, I'm not worried about setting you up with an exercise regime, but you will need to think about what you're eating. Metal and scraps will start to hurt you. At this rate, it will be painful enough for you to pass what is in your stomach, but it should pass eventually without any internal damage. You'll need to eat meat and the occasional vegetables, kibbles wouldn't be bad but if you eat the right raw foods, that shouldn't been needed.
Cooked meat?
The trepidation in Kitchy's voice made Yume crack up laughing. Ruffling her ears with renewed mirth, she eventually settled back down, letting the giggles flow out until she had almost stopped shaking.
Not if you don't want to, but pork and most fowl is ideal to have cooked. Beef or any red meats are fine to be raw. His cooking isn't that bad, and you have Okibi to help you if it is. That should be it. Let's get you home.
The two bounced up to their feet, drawing the check-up to a close with a shake and a stretch. Packing up her tools, Yume slings her kit over her shoulder, holding the doors open for Kitchy as they make their way out of Keystone. The sun was high above the cavern, indicating that it was shortly after mid-day, a time that was confirmed by a stomach growl from both canines. Reaching up to scratch between her fox's ears and down to do the same to Kitchy, she decides that maybe lunch will have to happen before returning her to the Takahashi residence.
[WC: 661]
It was difficult to move with any level of stealth when she was so excited to see her patient, which resulted in the most tumultuous ruckus as she burst through the different double doors along the corridors until she reached her exam room. Arms in the air, she cries out a greeting before dropping into a crouch to be met with flailing paws and a wagging tail, intensified by an equally excited CuRua. Though she was often reserved like her owner, there was something about an enthusiastic greeting that could bring out the puppy in anyone.The females wrestled a little before getting down to business.
Well, Kitchy. It's nice to see you again, quite a bit different this time mind you. Let's see what we can find.
Getting Kitchy to stand on all fours and as still as possible, Yume was able to assess her lungs, heart, digestion, and other things that needed checking now that she was a 'real' dog. Once she was finished the check-up, she sat cross-legged on the floor in front of the canine with a bemused smile and shook her head. Everything seemed to check out except for one small thing: it appeared her belly had a handful of nuts and bolts in it. Ruffling her fingers into Kitchy's fur she heaved a sigh.
You can't keep eating bolts, Kitchy. You're a dog now.
I was a dog before, and it's what I ate before too.
Don't give me that flawed logic, girl. You know exactly what I mean. Your new stomach can't handle it. With Seven to keep after, I'm not worried about setting you up with an exercise regime, but you will need to think about what you're eating. Metal and scraps will start to hurt you. At this rate, it will be painful enough for you to pass what is in your stomach, but it should pass eventually without any internal damage. You'll need to eat meat and the occasional vegetables, kibbles wouldn't be bad but if you eat the right raw foods, that shouldn't been needed.
Cooked meat?
The trepidation in Kitchy's voice made Yume crack up laughing. Ruffling her ears with renewed mirth, she eventually settled back down, letting the giggles flow out until she had almost stopped shaking.
Not if you don't want to, but pork and most fowl is ideal to have cooked. Beef or any red meats are fine to be raw. His cooking isn't that bad, and you have Okibi to help you if it is. That should be it. Let's get you home.
The two bounced up to their feet, drawing the check-up to a close with a shake and a stretch. Packing up her tools, Yume slings her kit over her shoulder, holding the doors open for Kitchy as they make their way out of Keystone. The sun was high above the cavern, indicating that it was shortly after mid-day, a time that was confirmed by a stomach growl from both canines. Reaching up to scratch between her fox's ears and down to do the same to Kitchy, she decides that maybe lunch will have to happen before returning her to the Takahashi residence.
[WC: 661]