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SHEATH YOUR BLADE.
The sun was just beginning to set over the Tachikawa Base, casting a warm, golden glow across the sprawling grounds. The day had been long and exhausting, filled with drills, strategy meetings, and the ever-present tension that came with being part of the Japan Defense Force's Third Division.
But for Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina and Platoon Leader Farrah, the day was about to take an unexpected turn.
As Hoshina walked through the base, his usual confident stride carrying him toward the mess hall, he noticed something out of the ordinary. Near one of the storage buildings, a small movement caught his eye. He paused, squinting slightly to get a better look.
There, huddled together in a small group, were three tiny puppies. Their fur was dirty, their eyes wide and curious as they sniffed at the air, clearly out of place in the military environment.
"What the..."
"Well, what do we have here?" Hoshina muttered to himself, a grin spreading across his face. He approached the pups slowly, crouching down to get a closer look. "How did you little guys end up here?"
The puppies looked up at him with a mix of fear and curiosity. One of them, a scruffy black and white pup, took a tentative step forward, sniffing at Hoshina's outstretched hand. The Vice-Captain chuckled softly, his normally stern expression softening as he gently petted the brave little pup.
As he was about to pick up one of the puppies, he heard footsteps behind him. Turning his head slightly, he saw Farrah approaching, her smooth brown skin glowing in the evening light, her long dark curls bouncing with each step.
"Vice-Captain, what are you doing over here?" Farrah asked, a hint of amusement in her voice. Her sharp features softened as she noticed the puppies huddled at Hoshina's feet.
"Farrah," Hoshina greeted, standing up to face her. "It looks like we've got some unexpected guests."
Farrah's eyes widened as she looked down at the pups, her heart instantly melting at the sight. "Oh my goodness, how did they get here?"
Hoshina shrugged, his grin widening. "No idea, but they look like they could use some food. I was just about to head to the mess hall. Care to join me in finding these little ones something to eat?"
Farrah hesitated for only a moment before nodding. "Absolutely. We can't just leave them hungry."
The two of them made their way to the mess hall, the puppies trailing behind them, their little tails wagging as they followed their newfound friends. As they walked, Hoshina glanced at Farrah, noticing the way she occasionally looked back at the puppies with a soft smile on her lips.
