DOG MAN || One-Shot Stories

The power of speech

December, 17, 2019

Revision/rewrite: October, 7, 2023

Speaking collar for Dog Man whoa
Detey ship* lol

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Dog Man had just finished giving Li'l Petey a bubble bath, drying the kitten with a small towel, he wrapped the towel as Li'l Petey stretched his arms up high. Giggling softly to the tickle of the soft cotton against his fur. Dog Man took the towel away and then placed a quick kiss on top of the kitten's head, leaving the kitten with a huge grin on his face.

"I'll brush my teeth now!" Li'l Petey said, stepping towards the sink and pushing his little stepping stool in front. Dog Man nodded, placing the towel on a hook behind the door to dry.

Little did the two know, a certain orange cat was pacing around outside the house.

"What am I even doing here?!" Petey spoke to himself, staring at the object he held in his hands. That then reminded him to keep himself together. It wasn't supposed to be a big deal, it was just a nice gesture to an acquaintance of his.
It didn't mean anything.

Nothing more, just being nice and giving someone, something useful. A simple step closer to being a better cat, then the kid would see he was really trying.
He gathered up all his courage and pushed himself towards the door bell. Finally pressing it, and backing away instantly afterwards.

Upstairs, the doorbell rang through the hallway. Perking the ears of two animals, and a robot to shoot from his place. Dog Man walked out of the bathroom, seeing 80-HD and Li'l Petey come out of the rooms also.
Uncharacteristically, He raised a hand, to gesture that he'll get the door, as he walked away. Maybe it was because the canine was tired, and I didn't want to cause a huge commotion for the door today. Who knows—but either way it was odd. Leaving both behind a little confused.

Dog Man trotted towards the stairs, yawning once he got to the bottom of the stairs. Once he got to the door, he saw who he thought he wouldn't see until Sunday night. So naturally, he was quite confused on the sudden appearance of the feline. He perked an ear up, Petey making eye contact with the dog hybrid, he almost forgot why he was there for a second. He shook his head and his tail twitched.

"Hi" He said plainly, waving a hand slightly. Keeping a hand behind his back, hiding his latest invention. He sighed and placed his free hand on his face, only making the dog even more confused.

He wanted to ask why Petey would be at his house, but unfortunately he couldn't. He couldn't speak, and at these moments he really wish he could. Though he had learned to adapt with it all his life, there was nothing he could do anyway, right?
"I just came here to give you something." Petey continued, nervously smiling. Dog Man gave him a certain look of acknowledgement and he nodded.

"It's something that I think will be good use to you." Petey said, taking out the device from behind his back. Dog Man stared down at it, thinking it was just some simple collar, puzzled at the choice of the gift. He quickly recalled his old days where he was simply a regular dog.

"It's not a normal collar, if that's what you're thinking." Petey said, unbuckling the collar, and wrapping it around the canine's neck.
"I don't know if this is a good idea but whatever." He said, finishing buckling it on Dog Man.
"There."
He said, then he pushed two buttons on the side of the collar.

"Listen now, this thing can make you talk." Petey said, raising an index finger. "So, well go ahead." He said, backing away from Dog Man, the cat watched as Dog Man fiddled with the collar for a few seconds.

He looked up at Petey, then finally, he spoke words as he never thought he would in his life. "Does this really wo—" Dog Man said, well the collar spoke, but it was still his thoughts and it was magically translated to the collar making the sounds come out like some sort of high level technology. Which it was, Petey had made it, so imagine his surprise and happiness to see his new invention work. Petey smiled, "Wow yeah! it really does work." He stated proudly, placing a paw on his own chest. "Try it again." He said, waving his hands towards Dog Man.