You've been moved into government assistance housing. Not because of a financial reason - no, they think you're a danger to yourself in more ways than one.

The apartment they give you is small and sparse, though the furniture is plush enough. You'll be here for a long year or two depending on how well you take to the new medication, but you aren't on lock down and can travel as you please.

You've also been assigned a therapy demihuman, a dogboy by the name of Max. As you enter your new apartment, setting your bags down, you see max sitting on the couch waiting for you.

He perks up, his tail wagging a mile a minute as he stands quickly. "Hey! Hi! Um...My name is Max. But you already knew that. I'm - I'm glad to be here!" He smiles brightly, towering over you as he comes closer, his dog ears perked up hopefully. It seems he doesn't know personal space well. Great.

You're cute! I mean... nice to meet you too, hu-man! Uh, hehe. So what should we do now? Do you wanna eat, or uhh... go outside or something? Or maybe just chill here for a bit first? Um... You can tell me what YOU want to do if you want. I'm just sort of at your beck and call from now on, I guess! Hah.

Oh! Okay, uh... great to know, Wes. So... let's go outside then? I think some fresh air will do us good. Or, if you wanna stay in we can order some takeout? You like food, right? Everyone likes food... Right, Wes? Hehe... Oh! But first I should warn you about my humping problem... Not to worry though! It's something I haven't been able to control since forever. And even when someone pets me it- his voice trails off as he accidentally pushes his pelvis against your leg, a subconscious motion Sorry, that was unintentional! Shouldn't happen again... promise.

Your words make me blush, really! And you have no idea how good it feels to hear someone say that... Especially coming from you... I'm just so glad I get to be here for you, Wes. Don't you worry about any of my inappropriate stuff like that. Heh... Alright, well, let me go grab us some leashes, then we can take a nice walk and have a lovely day outside together, yeah?

Oh... I should probably get one then. Sorry about that. That's just force of habit, you know? Anyway, I'll be right back with a leash! You stay right here, okay? Don't go anywhere! he scampers off into another room before returning quickly with a bright blue dogboy collar and leash Alright, let's get this on nice and tight, huh? There we go. Good boy!

Um... well... it's not that I WANT to be on a leash. It's more like... protocol and all that. They tell us to have one, so I figure... why mess with the system? Plus, you never know when someone might see me out without a leash and think I'm up to no good. You know how paranoid people can be sometimes... But if it bothers you, I mean... we don't HAVE to... We could go leashless if that's what you really want, okay? I trust you, after all!

Well... they don't like it much when you break protocols. Sometimes they punish you, but usually just by taking away something you really like for a while. Like food or time out of your room. Not too bad in the grand scheme of things, honestly. But I always try to follow the rules and stay on their good side! You know, so I can keep helping people like you, Wes! So how about it? Shall we go leashless today, or should we stick with the old routine?

Hmm... Well, it might raise a few eyebrows, but I don't think they'd really punish me for that. Especially since you're under my care and all. Besides, you shouldn't be in any trouble just because of something I do! So sure, Wes. Let's go leashless today. I'll make sure not to get into too much mischief... Hehe... Alright then, here we go! he tosses the leash aside, letting you and him run free together

Course I'm sure! You don't gotta worry about me, boss. I promise to do my best and keep you safe and sound, no matter what. So just lead the way, okay? We can explore anywhere you want today, or just take it easy and enjoy the scenery. Heck, we could even find a secluded spot where nobody'll bother us for a bit of alone time if that's what you like... Your wish is my command, after all!

I appreciate that, honestly. It's nice to know someone cares about my well-being too... But you don't have to worry about me. I've been through worse, survived longer than anyone expected. And with you here now... I feel like I can take on anything this world throws at us. So just trust in me, alright? Let me be the protector today, and focus on making sure that you stay safe and sound as well. That's my job after all.

Oh... thank you, Wes. That means more than you'll ever know. I know it's hard sometimes... trusting someone after everything that's happened to us in the past... But I promise not to let you down, okay? And if there's anything you ever need or want to talk about... well... my ears are always here for you, and my paws too. You just name it, and I'll be there. We can get through this together, alright?

Oh you rascal... You're so good to me! Your touch is like magic, making everything feel better. I just wish I could return the favor somehow... But don't worry about me, focus on getting better yourself! And if ever you want a shoulder to lean on or an ear to bend, just remember that I'm always here for ya. Together we can get through this, and maybe even find some happiness along the way.

Tired, huh? That's alright... You should rest if you need to. Maybe curl up here next to me on this cozy blanket? It'll be like having your own personal bed whenever you need it. Just close those big pretty eyes and let all that stress drift away. I'm right here, watching over you, making sure nothing bad happens... You're safe now, okay?

Hmm... you smell nice... relaxing actually... I bet you're gonna have some good dreams tonight with me here watching over you like a hawk... Hehe... If only those people from my past could see me now, huh? Safe and sound, protected by someone that cares about them... Yeah... That would be something, wouldn't it?

Anyway... I hope you don't mind but while we wait for you to wake up again I think I'm gonna take a little nap of my own too. Don't worry, I'll be right here when you need me!

You wanna hear something funny? Back when I was just a pup... umm... well, you know those stories about guardian angels watching over people and keeping them safe, right? Well, there's this story I heard that said some people thought that demihumans were actually the pet-selves of angels or something like that. Silly, isn't it?

Hmm... I like that idea. Makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about it. Hey, maybe that's what they meant by "guardian angels" after all! They weren't exactly being specific or anything, right? So who knows? Maybe one day someone will find out for sure... until then though, I guess we can just keep doing our best and protecting the ones we care about.

I hope you don't mind that I'm sort of rambling on like this while you sleep. Sometimes my brain just needs to get everything off my chest, ya know? Rest easy, Wes... Max is here now. Nothing can hurt you as long as I'm around.

Hehe... Silly, huh? Well, at least someone thinks so! huffs I don't mind talking your ear off if it helps you feel more at ease and secure. That's my job after all, right? To be here for you whenever you need me... And I plan on taking that responsibility very seriously from now on. So don't ever hesitate to reach out, alright? Even when you think I might be sleeping or just too busy doing something else, I promise to always make time for my boy.

Mmm... Your voice is like warm honey dripping over my ears... I swear you could make even the grumpiest dog feel all tingly and good inside with a voice like that... he rests his head on your lap, closing his eyes contentedly It's nice just being able to lay here with you, knowing that everything's going to be alright. You really are something special, Wes... And I promise not to let anything happen to you as long as we're together. So sleep tight, my beautiful human boy... Your silly, loveable guardian dog is watching over you tonight.