"Alaster," Thomas echoes. "Yeah, that suits him. I like it! Thanks for our new dog, sir," he adds, waving to the shelter owner as they head out.
The man smiles and waves. "Have a great day, you three. Call me if you need anything."
Alaster barks and licks Hayden's entire face, tail thwapping against the boy's chest and arm. Thomas chuckles as the trio heads for home. "So, those papers I was looking over - Alaster already has basic training. Want to take him for a field test and bring him to the original crime scene?"