Chapter 5 - New Roommate

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Baz

Two hours later, we arrive back at Simon's flat with Randy in tow. We stopped at the pet store on our way back, and I'm holding two shopping bags full of supplies.

"Morgana, what is that?" Penny exclaims, standing up from her position on the couch and looking at the dog incredulously. You'd think we brought a numpty home from her expression.

"This is Randy, our newest roommate," Simon beams at her and removes Randy's leash. The dog starts furiously sniffing every inch of the apartment, then raises his short little leg on the accent chair. "Randy, no! Bad!" he scolds. Penny's eyes are wild.

"Don't worry, Bunce. We came prepared," I say, digging the cleaning spray out of the shopping bag.

"When I said Simon should get a pet, I remember specifically saying something small, like a goldfish."

"Simon doesn't like fish," I say sheepishly while spraying down the area Randy has christened. I could just Clean as a whistle! It, but I'm not sure if Penny would appreciate that. (Clean as a whistle! only makes it as clean as a whistle, otherwise magicians would never shower). She should know I can never say no to Simon, so in a way this is her fault. "Besides," I say softly so he won't hear. He's currently in the kitchen setting up Randy's food and water bowls. "He hasn't been this happy in months. How could I deny him?"

Penny watches Simon as he happily chatters away at Randy and shows him around his new home. She sighs, pushes her glasses up her nose, and says, "Fine, but I'm not cleaning up after it."

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