7 {Job|Solo}

Finally, Tane reached where the man was. He was so happy to see her and his puppies. With a grin that almost stretched out to his ears, he called for all seven of his puppies by their names. Tane removed the band from her wrist and handed it to him. “Thank you so much!” he exclaimed. For a fraction of a second, Tane thought she saw a mischievous glint in his eyes. She ignored it. These were his puppies. He was free to do whatever he wished with them. Tane had no say in this matter. And so she bowed, almost turning to leave when the man said, “WAIT!” She turned back, noticing the money in his hands now. Wow. Another human who thought money was a payment of gratitude. She did not feel like refusing, and so she thanked him before turning to leave for real. Goodbye, innocent puppies.