Looking for a companion

Zero walked into the Kennel, looking pained and tired after working. He'd been lonely for quite a while and his non-stop working had taken a toll on him deeply. So someone recommended getting himself a pet. After a few weeks of consideration, he finally said okay. Zero walked by a few, but none seemed to catch his eye. "I've always liked bunnies..." He muttered and looked around for a section of the Kennel with bunnies.

Vixen lifted her head up from her cot and twitched her ears. She got up and stretched, yawning softly as she walked over to the door cage. "Mister kennel runner. Can I get a carrot? I wanna carrot." Her voice was light and soft with a slight husk from just waking up.

After hearing someone mention carrots, he figured that's where the bunnies are. Zero started to head over there, looking for the sound of a soft and sweet voice.

Vixen pushed her face against the door. "Mister kennel guy. Are you sleeping again?" She pouted and huffed.

There the voice was again. Zero walked over to the bunny and showed a slight, but tired smile. "Hello there." He said softly. "I'm going to guess you're the one asking for a carrot, right?" Zero asked quietly.

She nodded. "I'm Vixen. Do you have a carrot? My tummy is rumbly." She pouted and rubbed her belly.

"Hello Vixen. My name is Zero, and yes. I just might have a carrot for you." Zero opened the inside of his vest, to an inner pocket and grabbed a small bag with a carrot inside. "This look good for you? I'd hate giving you a carrot you don't like." He said.

Vixen nodded eagerly. "It looks delicious! Can I have it?" She gave him her pouty face in hopes that he would.

Zero grinned a bit more and nodded. "Of course you may. You said you were hungry and you wanted one, so why would I deny you of that?" He said as he handed her the carrot. "Would you like it out of the bag?" Zero asked.

She shrugged. "I am capable of doing things myself you know." She opened the baggy, her snarky side showing slightly. Vixen pulled the carrot out and sat down, munching on it.

"I had not a single doubt in my mind you couldn't. It was a simple question and I felt like being nice by asking. I meant not to offend you." Zero stated.

She stared at him. "Why are you down here in the kennels? Are you looking for a pet?" Vixen finished the carrot and watched him.

"Actually, yes." He nodded. "You see, I work non-stop, and it's been effecting me very badly. Someone at work knew I was lonely and worn down, so they suggested I get a pet." Zero said. "I've always liked bunnies..." He added softly.

Her ears perked up. "Pets are good. They're sensitive to emotions and they're good for comfort. And other things if it's needed" She giggled softly.

"If I were sad, or tired, or worried, and you were my pet, would you be able to help me get better?" He asked, looking serious.

Vixen shrugged. "More than likely. Why wanting to adopt me?"

"Possibly. If I were to fall, and need a cane as soon as possible in order to walk, would you help me find one to fit perfectly and help me walk until I get one?" Zero asked again.

"I'd let you use me as a cane if I needed to." She sat up straight and stared at him.

Zero nodded slowly. "Where do I need to go to adopt you, Vixen?" He asked.

"Mister Kennel guy is over by his desk sleeping. Wake him up and tell him and he'll let me out." Vixen pointed in the direction of his desk.

Zero nodded and walked over to him. "Hello, Mister. I wish to adopt Vixen as a companion. May you let her out?"

The kennel man grumbled and got up, walking over to unlock the cage before going back to his desk and sitting down to sleep.

"Thank Mister Kennel man!" Vixen skipped out and smoothed out her skirt and hugged her bunny stuffed animal closely.

"A bunny with a bunny stuffed animal... Cute." Zero smiled and walked over to her. "Ready to go Vixen?"

"I'm not cute." She puffed her cheeks up and nodded.

He patted her head and walked out, making sure she was right next to him.