being smash's secretary, doing the good puppy things.

[hisho]

Ohhh, no, no, no, no- this is bad!

[ Should anyone be wandering the halls today, they might wind up encountering one frantic puppy dog, pitter-pattering about with a panicked expression and a drooping tail. One could swear she was dropping sweat all over the place out of pure worry, nearly tripping on occasion as she tried to get her big problem solved.

What was wrong, exactly?

She was late. She had to return the reorganized files she'd promised one of the instructors by noon, and it was ten minutes past! She hadn't even realized until it was far too late! Oh, she'd messed up big time, and this was one of her very first assignments! Talk about leaving a horrible first impression. ]

Aw... [ She stopped for just a moment to catch her breath, sulking with the papers held tightly to her chest. ] What am I going to do?

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[rarebear]

[People in a panic usually meant work for Banjo. So he thought long and hard before deciding to finally go see what the commotion was all about.]

Um, are you okay?

[hisho]

No, everything isn't okay! My files... I need to get them... to... Phew...

[ ...

Oh! How impolite of her. All she did was start flailing about in fear when this young bear didn't even know her name. She sheepishly calmed down, ears wilting. ]

Oh... I'm so sorry. We've never even properly met, have we? [ She weakly smiled, her tail attempting, yet failing to perk back up. ] My name is Isabelle, and I am the new secretary! I've just... [ She scratched her head awkwardly. ] ... I'm late. Already.

[ Yeah. She was not very proud. ]

[rarebear]

I'm Banjo. Where are you going anyway? [He scratched the side of his head.] You lost or something?

[hisho]

Well, I'm heading to the office of Mr. Shadow the Hedgehog, but...

[ She gave a slightly awkward chuckle, shuffling her feet all the while. ]

... I don't think I remember where his office is. Eheh.

[ Oops? ]

[rarebear]

[Oh. Shadow. Banjo knew him all too well, what with how big of a delinquent his girlfriend was. But at least that meant he knew where Shadow's office was.]

Oh, I thought it would be something hard! I can show you the way!

[hisho]

Would you? That would be just wonderful.

Oh-... but I will return the favor, I promise! [ She suddenly beamed, her little puppy tail swishing to and fro. ] Just give me a little bit to get my work caught up, okay?

[ Unless she starts getting too distracted and obsessive with getting her work done, then, um... welp. ]

[rarebear]

I don't mind at all! A lot of times when people ask for my help it's to fight big monsters or get back their stolen stuff, so I don't mind somethin' small! C'mon, it's this way.

[hisho]

Oh, that's intense! Getting back stolen stuff and-

...

Did you say fighting big monsters?

[ A-Ah... Maybe she should have expected that coming to a fighting school, but big monsters?! Aaaah, she's not all that much of a fighter! She couldn't fight one of those! ]

[rarebear]

Well, sometimes... Mostly I fight witches, but sometimes giant crabs, or weird mayan gods, or dragons. Is that a problem? You look scared.

[hisho]

Oh, no, that's incredible! I admire your strength, it's just...

Are there a lot of those monsters here? I don't like confrontations much.

[ Let alone with GIANT SCARY THINGS. ]

[will_be_god]

[A...dog person? It no longer surprised Cyrus to see a creature like that, though her manner was still odd. She seemed to be muttering to herself, so he listened in and heard her wonderment]

That depends, of course, on what troubles you.

[hisho]

Wha-? [ She whipped around, a little startled by the sudden voice. Was this man a member of staff? Maybe he could help him, but... ah, this was so embarrassing. Truly! ]

Oh! Well, you see, I had to be at Mr. Shadow's office by noon... and I'm late! [ She inhaled deeply, her lip quibbling just slightly in fear. ] I need to hurry off! I don't even know what he's like...

[ Hopefully he was not too, uh... unforgiving. HA HA HA ]

[will_be_god]

You ought to have consulted a directory if you are here for employment. To not know your destination is a heavy burden indeed.

[hisho]

Well, the thing is, I've already been employed! This is one of my first assignments. I had a lot to do once I moved here, and I still do, so... I didn't look at the map yet.

I probably should have, huh? Oof. [ She smacked her forehead lightly. ] Silly me!

[will_be_god]

[He stared for a moment, the utter dimness of her reminding him of his followers back in Sinnoh. For a fleeting second, he imagined those floppy ears of hers in a teal blue]

One would expect an employee to know their way around, including new hires. That is part of the preparation of such things.

[hisho]

Oh yes, of course! I'm afraid I just got a little too caught up.

[ She suddenly looked more determined, resting her hands on her hips. ]

I will pay better attention to the important details. I promise! No slacking for me, no sir! [ She saluted like a good doggy soldier!

...

And then she giggled. She found that a little fun. Shush. ]

[will_be_god]

[A salute, was it? Did she recognize his position or was she simply imitating a show of respect?]

...How did you come to be employed by him?

[whirlwind_wolfman]

[Oh hello little teeny doggy person.]

What's got your knickers in a twist, then?

[hisho]

Well, I'm-

Eep!

[ The hulking mass of dog does manage to make her leap a little, her files dropping everywhere. In that moment, she's swearing she's going to hop out of her shoes! She's seen wolves before, most certainly, but never this big! ]

I'm sorry! I was just a little startled. [ How embarrassing! She smooths down her skirt, eyes dropping down just to realize... ]

My files! Please excuse me.

[ She's just... going to hurriedly try to pick these up now. What a mess. ]

[whirlwind_wolfman]

Here. Let me help.

[He dropped to a knee and started to pick up the files as well, long slender claws able to easily scoop paper from the ground.]

You need to get these somewhere, would be my guess.

[Why else would she seem to anxious and in a hurry.]

[hisho]

[ Aw, how nice of him! Maybe she shouldn't have feared a more aggressive type. There is a such thing as a gentle giant, and one can't judge a book by its cover. ]

Thank you! [ Her smile is wide and sweet as sugar, as if she hadn't been spooked just a moment ago. ] That is very kind of you. I just...

[ Her eyes drift down to the files as she tries to stack them more neatly. ]

I have to drop these files off to the office of Shadow the Hedgehog. Do you know where that is? I, um- I kinda forgot, heheh.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

I've not been there before, but I've a rough idea and I'm familiar enough with his scent that it shouldn't be a problem to help you find it.

[He handed her the papers he'd collected.]

I'm sure once you've scented the place for yourself, it will be easy enough for you to find again.

[Even if her muzzle was petite, her sense of smell should still be sharp enough for that much.]

[hisho]

[ Oh, her sense of smell is just as intense as any other dog! At least, she thinks so. This schnozz of hers can pick up any fruit and turnip for miles! For reals, bro. ]

I think so! Though, I guess I could also use the map. The headmaster gave me one so generously, but I haven't used it.

[ She sulks a little, but not without a bit of a sheepish grin on her face. ]

I was in such a tizzy that I forgot to try the map! Woops.

[whirlwind_wolfman]

....I see. Yes, you may want to give that a look into next time you find yourself without the proper directions.

[Really? Seriously? Was she just that forgetful?]

So, where are you from then, Lass? I've not seen another little dog quite like you before.

[She looked like a little... what? Golden Retriever? Labrador? Hard to tell with her features the way they were.]

[hisho]

That's right! Heh...

[ She starts shuffling for her map, digging it out of a little pack she has hoisted over her back. ]

Anyway, I'm from Smashville! I was the mayor's secretary! The Headmasters were nice enough to invite me here...

[ She sighs dreamily, hands clasping together, Yes, this is all while the map's in her hand. ]

... and it's already like a wish come true!

[pinkgingham]

[The voice coming from outside of Sable's office sounded familiar...very familiar, indeed. Slowly, Sable poked her head out from her door, and look who it was! Isabelle was here, too! She started to make her way towards the anxious puppy.]

Isabelle! What a lovely surprise to see you here!

[hisho]

... Sable?!

[ Oh, no, she was seeing her like this! How embarrassing! She, too, was always such a hard worker. She felt as if she might have let her down, too, just from failing so badly already...

But wouldn't she just want her to pick back up and work doubly so to make up for it? If the positions were flipped, Isabelle would encourage her, so she was just going to pretend that was what her old friend had in mind and do just that! ]

Aaa- I knew you were here! [ Oh, oops. Indoor voice. ] Um, heeeh... Our Mayor told me you and Mr. Sonny Resetti were over here already. He wanted me to come here, and I thought that it'd be even nicer with some friends!

But...

[ She clicked her ankles together awkwardly. ]

I don't think I've quite settled in yet. I'm already late. [ It was obvious, though, wasn't it? Gosh. ]