Northstar Vale Open your eyes and see

Sorry 'bout the wait!

Rory didn't notice the great white shadow watching him, busy fighting to get the fish up on land. The fish was large enough to throw him off balance every time it flopped back and forth. Rory eventually collapsed onto his side, wrestling with it on the ground. With his paws free, he could kick and claw as well, but he was gradually being pulled closer to the water. The creek was lapping at his fur when he heard the quiet chuckling.

Rory saw the other dog then, hopes rising as the bigger form approached. It was much easier to fight against the fish when Kaworu grabbed its tail. Rory's squirming was much more effective then, his barks growing excited while he kicked some more at the fish.

At last, his muzzle popped free and he sprawled on the ground. Rory bounced to his feet again quickly, short tail wagging his entire backside as he grinned at the stranger. "Hey, thanks pal!"