Bow-Wow Paradise/Story Dialogue

*A mass escape of dogs has occurred at the Ark's animal shelter.
They littered the Ark with their waste and even stole food, causing the residents to complain. To bring these dogs back to the shelter safely, a few experts have gathered together.*

## Runaway Dog

Biscuit

> [Scene: black][Inside the shelter, it is somewhere between spacious and cramped.][The building is equipped with all the necessary facilities, including a training center, a playroom and an examination room.][Each dog is placed inside a well-maintained cage that is spotless.][Scene: Hallway]**Max**\*Ahwoooo!\*[One healthy-looking dog with a muscular build and soft coat of fur begins to yelp.][The abrupt cry show that this dog is the leader of the pack.]**Puppies**\*Yip!\*[In response, several other dogs cry out in quick succession.]**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\*[The dogs bark and yip amongst one another, holding constant canine communication.][Scene: black][... \*Ta-da-dak\*][Scene: Hallway][Their ears all perk up.][\*Chakchakchak...\*][There is the sound of someone running towards the shelter.][Suddenly, all the doggs race back to their individual cages.][Scene: black][\*Beep\* \*Beeeep\* \*Beep\*
>  \*Dringgg\*][\*Zing\*][Scene: Hallway]**Biscuit**Time to eat, everyone!**Biscuit**Since you all were so good this morning, I prepared something special for you.**Biscuit**I's some special Kibble fresh from Royal Road![\*Pour!\*]**Biscuit**Max, I know chicken breast is your favorite flavor, so here you are.[\*Pourrr!\*]**Biscuit**Lily, you said you like beef flavor, right?[Biscuit starts to apportion the kibble according to each dog's preference.][\*Click\*]**Biscuit**Alright, everybody, you can come out now.[\*Ta-dak\* \*Ta-dak\*][The dogs all bound out of their cages and stand in front of their individual bowls.]**Biscuit**Not yet!**Biscuit**Wait until I say it's okay.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**... Good.**Biscuit**Go ahead.[\*Crunch!\*][\*Crunch crunch!\*
> \*Chomp!\* \*Chomp!\*][The dogs under Biscuit's care all tear into their food ravenously.]**Biscuit**Such smart doggies.**Biscuit**Does it taste good?**Biscuit**I wonder...**Max**\*Ruff!\***Biscuit**Oh no, it's okay. You go ahead.**Biscuit**... Maybe just one bite.**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Thanks. Just a little bite.**Biscuit**Omnomnom.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**Omnomnomnom!**Biscuit**Omnomnomnomnom...!**Max**\*Whine\***Biscuit**Whoops, guess I ate a bit too much... huh?**Max**\*Whine\***Biscuit**Is your stomach not feeling well?**Biscuit**Is the kibble not agreeing with you? I'll go fetch you some medicine.**Biscuit**Wait right here.**Max**\*Ruff!\*[\*Stomp\* \*Stomp\*]**Max**...[Max keeps his gaze fixated on Biscuit.]**Biscuit**I'm pretty sure I had some indigestion medicine laying around here somewhere.[Scene: black][\*Beep\* \*Beeeep\* \*Beep\*
>  \*Dringgg\*][\*Zing\*][Scene: Hallway]**Max**\*Yeep!\***Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\*[\*Craaaashh!\*]**Biscuit**Wh-What the... guys, wait! What are you...![The moment Biscuit opens the door to the shelter, Max signals to the other dogs.][\*Dadadada!\*][Without a moment's hesitation, the entire pack of dogs make a mad dash for the door.]**Biscuit**Wait, stop![Scene: black][In an instant, every last dog has liberated itself from the shelter.]

## Looking for Lost Dogs: A

Biscuit

> [Scene: Outside][\*Beeeeep!\*]**Biscuit**Guys, stop![\*Beeeeeeep!!\*][Biscuit blows frantically on her whistle as she chases after the runaway dogs,][but they pay her no mind.]**Biscuit**\*Pant, pant\* G-Guyyys![The rest of the pack follows Max, running at full speed.]**Biscuit**Wh... What's going on?**Biscuit**I've got to follow them.[\*Swooshhh\*][Before long, however, the dogs vanish off into the distance.]**Biscuit**Which way did they go...?**Biscuit**There's no way I can catch up to them.**Biscuit**This is awful![Biscuit's ears and tail droop despondently.]**Biscuit**What should I do now? I don't even know where to start...**???**\*Yawwwn\*[\*Turn!\*]**Biscuit**Nero?**Nero**Hey there.[Nero is laying placidly on a patch of grass.]**Biscuit**What is that smell? Is that... freshly baked bread?**Nero**That's right.[\*Purr purr\*]**Biscuit**Wowzer, I can hear your purring all the way over here. You must be happy.**Biscuit**Wait, I've gotta stay focused!**Biscuit**Nero! I've got an emergency!**Biscuit**The dogs escaped from the shelter![\*Rub rub\*][Nero starts grooming herself as she listens to Biscuit.]**Nero**How did they escape? I thought the shelter was well-secured.**Biscuit**I...**Biscuit**I was feeding the dogs, and then Max suddenly said something about not feeling well.**Biscuit**I Opened the door to give him some medicine,**Biscuit**and when I did, Max suddenly began howling.**Biscuit**All the other dogs barged towards the door and escaped.**Nero**Sounds like Max is the problem.**Nero**Ask Leona for help.**Biscuit**Leona is busy right now.**Nero**Then go to the Scoops.**Biscuit**!!**Biscuit**Right, I forgot about the Trainer!**Biscuit**Trainer knows the Ark's layout inside and out.**Nero**\*Meow\*[Nero closes her eyes again.]**Biscuit**Thanks for the help, Nero!

## Looking for Lost Dogs: B

Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: Command Center]**Commander**The dogs escaped from the shelter?**Biscuit**... Yes.**Biscuit**It's all my fault. I'm so sorry to drag you into this,**Biscuit**but can you help me look for them?[Biscuit stares at me woefully, her eyes welling up.]*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Pet her on the head.
> 2. > **Commander**Pet her on the shoulder.
> **Biscuit**Thank you for cheering me up.**Commander**Is there any chance of the dogs being in danger?**Biscuit**No, we don't have to worry about that.**Biscuit**I might ahve to explain a few things.**Biscuit**Only certain members of the upper class can have pets,**Biscuit**and even the, you need approval from the Central Government.**Biscuit**If anyone took one of those dogs without permission, the Central Government would throw the book at them.**Biscuit**The Ark's animal protection laws are quite strict, and heavily enforced.**Biscuit**The only thing that worries me is**Biscuit**one of them getting hurt or causing a problem.**Biscuit**None of them have been to the Ark before.**Commander**??**Commander**Not even once?**Biscuit**Not a one. They've been at the shelter ever since they were little pups. Many of them still haven't been trained properly.**Biscuit**There's no need for them to visit the Ark anyway. The shelter has everything they'd possibly need.**Biscuit**There's a training center, an examination room, a play room...[Biscuit's ears droop down while she speaks.]**Commander**What's wrong?**Biscuit**Why do you think, the dogs ran away?**Biscuit**They've never done that before.**Commander**Why don't we ask them?**Biscuit**Huh?**Commander**Let's find the dogs and ask them.**Commander**There must be a reason.**Biscuit**... Right!**Biscuit**There has to be a reasonable explanation.[Biscuit's eyes start to sparkle.]**Biscuit**Let's hurry!**Commander**You got it.[\*Zing\*]**Biscuit**Oh! Wait!**Biscuit**Oh no...**Commander**??**Biscuit**I just got a message from the police station.

## Canine Commotion:A

Miranda Poli Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: Police Station]**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\***Puppies**\*Grrrr...!\***Miranda**Poli, we've got to put these dogs in the jail cell!**Poli**Absolutely not!**Poli**I'm not going to lock up a few innocent dogs.**Poli**Jail cells are for criminals who have done something wrong.**Miranda**But... these dogs have been causing all sorts of problems.**Miranda**Doesn't that count?**Poli**They haven't committed any serious crimes.**Poli**Besides there's no such thing as a bad dog. They just don't exist.**Puppies**\*Sniff sniff\*[\*Shhhhh\*]**Miranda**... That one is peeing on your shoe.**Poli**...**Miranda**...**Poli**... Miranda.**Poli**Perhaps we can put them in a cell until Biscuit shows up.[\*Zing\*]**Biscuit**Poli!**Poli**Ah, Biscuit. You're just in time.**Commander**Poli, your shoe...**Biscuit**\*Gasp!\* Did one of my dogs do that?**Miranda**They sure did. I think it was marking its territory.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Perhaps it felt a sense of kinship with her.
> 2. > **Commander**Maybe it thought she was a dog.
> **Poli**Commander, how many times have I told you, I'm not a dog! Grrrr...**Biscuit**I'm sorry! I'll buy you a new pair of shoes.**Poli**Don't worry about it.**Poli**They'll be good as new after I wash them.**Poli**Anyway, how did so many dogs end up in the Ark?**Poli**Did they escape from the shelter?**Biscuit**Yes... I lost track of them for a moment...**Poli**Oh boy. Bad things start to happen once you let dogs out of your sight.**Commander**How did you catch the dogs?**Poli**A bunch of citizens brought here one by one.**Poli**These guys have been traipsing around the Ark getting into a whole bunch of trouble.**Biscuit**Have you gotten many complaints?[\*Ring\* \*Ring\* \*Ring\*]**Miranda**That's putting it mildly. As you can see, they're still coming in.**Biscuit**Oh dear... what exactly was the nature of the complaints?**Miranda**Let's see...**Miranda**3 instances of vandalism of Ark property.**Miranda**12 counts of public urination on a telephone pole.**Miranda**20 counts of defecating in the streets.**Miranda**7 counts of digging holes on public property.**Miranda**And approximately 35 noise complaints.**Commander**...**Biscuit**...**Poli**...**Biscuit**I can't tell you how sorry I am!**Biscuit**I'll do everything I can to make this right.**Poli**Don't worry, this is what dogs do.**Poli**We'll handle all the complaints.**Poli**You two take care of the dogs we've gathered so far.**Commander**Thank you for being so understanding.**Biscuit**Thank you![Biscuit and I walk towards the dogs who are gathered in the middle of the police station lobby.]**Commander**Are you going to scold them?**Biscuit**Of course not. Scolding them straight away isn't the proper way to discipline them.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**Listen up, all of you. Leaving the shelter like that so suddenly is not good.[Biscuit stares each of theodoggs in the eye and begins to reprimand them in a stern but subdued tone of voice.]**Puppies**\*Whine...\***Biscuit**Can any of you explain what happened?**Puppies**\*...Arf\***Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Biscuit**... That can't be true!**Commander**What's wrong?**Biscuit**They were all following Max's lead. He's the one who proposed leaving the shelter.**Biscuit**But that can't be...**Commander**Who is Max?**Biscuit**One of the dogs at the shelter.**Biscuit**He's kind of their unofficial leader.**Biscuit**He's as smart as a whip, usually incredibly well-behaved...**Biscuit**I think our best course of action is to find Max and ask him what's going on.**Biscuit**You all stay inside your cages, okay?[\*Zing\*]**Max**\*Owwwww!\***Biscuit**Max?!**Miranda**How the... that dog just opened the door by itself and waltzed right in!**Miranda**It must be some kind of genius!**Poli**Miranda, focus on the issue at hand!**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Everyone, block the door! Max is trying to break the dogs free!**Poli**Hold on to them!**Max**\*Arooooo!\***Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\*[Scene: black][\*Ta-da-dak!\*][Max scrambles around frantically, leading the dogs towards the main door.][Scene: Police Station]**Biscuit**Don't let them escape!**Miranda**There are two of them to the right, and four on the left heading right for you!**Poli**Grrrrowl... You guys![Scene: black][\*Craaasssh!\*][We all bump into each other and fall over.]**Commander**...[Scene: Police Station]**Biscuit**...**Poli**...[Scene: black][\*Zing\*][Scene: Police Station][Max runs out of the police station, taking the rest of the dogs with him.]**Poli**Miranda, you were supposed to catch the dogs! Why did you catch me?!**Miranda**... I got confused.[Scene: black][And with that, we lost the dogs.]

## Canine Commotion:B

Biscuit Commander Poli Miranda

> [Scene: Police Station]**Biscuit**We need to track down Max.**Commander**Why is he doing this?**Biscuit**Your guess is as good as mine.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**But he must have a good reason.**Biscuit**As I said before, Max is a really smart dog.**Biscuit**He's my little helper, and he often cheers me up whenever I'm feeling down.**Poli**It sounds like you and the dogs at the shelter are really close.**Miranda**I can sense how mych you love them.**Poli**Whatever reason Max has for doing this, it can't be bad.**Biscuit**I think that as well.**Biscuit**After alll, there's no such thing as a bad dog.**Poli**Agreed.**Biscuit**I knew you would.**Commander**That's because she's very dog-like.**Poli**Grrrrr... I'm not a dog!**Poli**Hmph!**Poli**Anyway, where do you think they could have gone?**Biscuit**I've got to go to whichever place the dogs are frequenting most often.**Biscuit**Wherever the most complaints have come from.[\*Ring\*]**Miranda**We just received a complaint from the shopping mall.**Biscuit**!!**Poli**A place with lots of people...**Commander**Should we check out the shopping mall?**Biscuit**Good idea.**Poli**We'll go on patrol and keep our eyes open as well.**Biscuit**Thank you, Poli.**Biscuit**Ooh! I have something for you...[\*Crumble\* \*Crumble\*]**Biscuit**Here you go! Enjoy it!**Poli**What is it?**Biscuit**A sweet potato stick. It's one of my favorites!**Biscuit**I figured you might like it as well.**Miranda**Poli is gaga for these things!**Poli**This is perfect!I just ran out of snacks recently.**Poli**Thanks, Biscuit!**Biscuit**You're welcome!**Commander**Alright, let's get going.

## Max: A

Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: Shopping Mall][\*Crackkk!\*][\*Crasssh!\*]**Middle-aged Woman**Someone get those dogs![\*Crushh!\*]**Clerk**No! Dogs can't eat those!**Citizen**That one is huge! What an adorable big boi![The moment we arrive at the shopping mall, we see Max and the other dogs wreaking havoc.][\*Beeeep!\*]**Biscuit**Max! Gather your friends together and get over here!**Max**...[\*Whip!\*][Scene: black][\*Ta-da-dak!\*][Max stares at Biscuit for a brief moment, then takes off with blinding speed.][Scene: Shopping Mall]**Biscuit**Max...![\*Crassssh!\*]**Commander**Forget Max, let's just focus on grabbing the other dogs!**Biscuit**Okay!**Citizen**Let me help too!**Biscuit**Thank you.**Citizen**Awww, aren't you a cutie? Here's a treat.**Commander**Aren't those meant for humans?**Citizen**Oh, right. Dogs can't eat this.[\*Scrumble\* \*Scrumble\*]**Biscuit**Here, take a sweet potato stick. Dogs go crazy for them, and humans can eat them too.**Commander**...?**Citizen**This is my first stint as a do catcher. How do I grab them?**Citizen**I heard it's not good to lift them by their front legs.**Citizen**Hey, over here! I caught one!**Biscuit**!!**Biscuit**Thank you![Scene: black][Soon after.][Scene: Shopping Mall]**Puppies**\*Arf arf\*[\*Bam!\*][Thanks to some good Samaritans, we were able to capture the dogs without too much hassle.][One by one, the dogs are put into the cages that Biscuit brought along.]**Biscuit**Okay, let's book it back to the shelter.**Commander**Is Max the only one left?**Biscuit**That's right.[Biscuit turns to look at Max, who is staring at her quietly.]**Biscuit**Max.[\*Stomp\*][\*Ta-dak\*][Every time Biscuit takes a step forward, Max takes a step back.]**Biscuit**... Fine.**Biscuit**Let's just talk.**Biscuit**Can you tell me why you escaped?**Max**...**Biscuit**If there is something bothering you, please tell me!**Biscuit**We shouldn't have any secrets between us.**Max**... \*Ruff ruff!\*[\*Ta-da-dak\*]**Biscuit**!![Max barks once and runs off.]**Biscuit**Max said...**Biscuit**He doesn't want to come back to the shelter.

## Max: B

Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: Shopping Mall]**Biscuit**...[Biscuit heads towards the dogs that have been captured.]**Biscuit**Guys.**Biscuit**Max says he doesn't want to come back to the shelter.
> Care to fill me in?**Puppies**\*Whine...\***Biscuit**I won't scold you.**Biscuit**None of you have done anything wrong, and niether has Max**Biscuit**There must be a reason for your actions.**Biscuit**Perhaps I owe all of you an apology. I should have paide more attension to your feelings...[The dogs avoid making eye contact with Biscuit.]**Biscuit**Hmm...[\*Scrumble\* \*Scrumble\*]**Biscuit**If you tell me, I'll give you three sweet potato sticks.**Puppies**!!**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf arf arf aaaarf!!\**Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**They might act tough, but at the end of the day, they're still dogs.**Biscuit**Hehe, aren't they adorable?
> 2. > **Commander**Seems like snacks are their weakness.**Biscuit**Such innocent little babies.
> **Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\***Biscuit**\*Gasp!\* Really?**Biscuit**I had no idea!**Biscuit**I see...**Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!!\***Biscuit**Okay, thank you for telling me.**Biscuit**Trainer!**Biscuit**I found out why Max left the shelter.**Commander**What is the reason?**Biscuit**I'ts because he... was curious about the Ark.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**Now that I think about it, Max has always had a keen interest in the Ark.**Biscuit**Every once in a while, he'd ask me about it.**Biscuit**What kind of place it was, what goes on at Royal Road, stuff like that.**Biscuit**I'd regale him with stories of my time spent there pet-sitting.**Biscuit**I think those stories may have encouraged him, especially since he'd never stepped outside the shelter walls.**Biscuit**All the other dogs followed Max out of curiosity, and they had a ball once they were out.[Scene: Outside Park]**Biscuit**A new environment. Wide open spaces.**Biscuit**People who think they're the cutest thing ever.[Scene: Shopping Mall]**Biscuit**There are some things out here that the shelter doesnt't have, i can't deny that. And we don't get many visitors.**Biscuit**Spending their entire life in the shelter must have felt restricting after a while.**Biscuit**How could I not have realized that when Max asked me about the Ark?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Just because you're close, doesn't mean you know everything.
> 2. > **Commander**Sometimes, the more you get to know someone, the less you know.
> **Biscuit**\*Sigh\*...[Scene: black][\*Smack!\*][Biscuit smacks her cheeks with the palms of her hands.][Scene: Shopping Mall]**Biscuit**Now's not the time to get fall into a downward spiral![*sic*]**Biscuit**I've gotta find Max first.**Biscuit**Then I can focus on fixing the issue once and for all.**Biscuit**The dogs' happiness is the top priority.**choice**...**Commander**Very admirable of you.**Commander**That's using the ol' noggin.**Biscuit**...**Biscuit**I don't deserve to be complimented.**Biscuit**If it weren't for Max escaping, I would have been clueless until the bitter end.**Biscuit**I should have clued in earlier.**Biscuit**Uuuugggh! At least I know now. Anyway, I need to hurry and find Max so I can talk to him.**Biscuit**\*Sniff sniff!\***Biscuit**\*Sniff sniff sniff sniff!\***Commander**What are you doing?**Biscuit**I'm using my nose to track Max's scent.**Biscuit**\*Sniff sniff...!\*[Biscuit moves slowly while tracking Max's scent.][Scene: black][A few minutes later.][Scene: Shopping Mall]**Biscuit**I found him!!**Biscuit**Let's go, Trainer!**Commander**??**Biscuit**I think I know where Max is!

## Max and Biscuit

Biscuit Commander Liter

> [Scene: Streets]**Biscuit**Trainer.**Biscuit**Can you go into the park by yourself?**Biscuit**If I go, Max might run away again.[\*Scrumble\* \*Scrumble\*]**Biscuit**This is Max's favourite ball.**Biscuit**While you play fetch with him,**Biscuit**I'll come slowly from behind and grab him.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Won't Max be suspicious of me?
> 2. > **Commander**What should I do if Max runs away again?
> **Biscuit**All you've got to do is grab his attention with this ball.**Biscuit**There's nothing Max likes more than playing fetch.**Commander**Okay.[Scene: Outside Park][After receiving the ball from Biscuit, I head inside the park.]**Commander**... Liter?**Liter**Greenhorn?[Upon entering the park, I see Bolt, Max, and Liter all playing together.]**Liter**What are you doing here?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I came to play fetch.**Liter**... By yourself?**Commander**Alright, I'll come clean. I'm looking for a dog.
> 2. > **Commander**I'm looking for a dog.
> **Liter**Any dog in particular?[Just in case Max overhears us, I quietly whisper to Liter.]**Commander**Yeah. I need to capture the dog that's playing with Bolt.**Commander**He escaped from the shelter.**Liter**Oooh, gotcha.**Liter**I was taking Bolt for a walk when we ran into this little guy. I thought it was strange that there was a dog hanging around in the park.**Liter**They seemed to get along so well though, that I just left them to their own devices.**Liter**How do you plan on catching him?**Commander**With this ball.**Liter**That one in your hand?[... \*Whistle!\*][As soon as I whistle, Bolt and Max stare at me. I hold the ball high for them both to see.]**Commander**How about a game of fetch, fellas?**Commander**I'll throw the ball, whoever catches it first is the winner.**Bolt**\*Bark!\***Max**... \*Ruff ruff!\*[Bolt and Max begin to wag their tails furiously, their gaze fixated on the ball in my hand.]**Liter**Man, they're really into it. Then again, they are dogs...**Commander**Ready? Go get it![\*Whip!\*][The moment Bolt and Max start to rush towards the ball,][Biscuit pops out of some nearby bushe and grabs onto Max.][Scene: black][\*Grab\*][Scene: Outside Park]**Biscuit**Got you!**Liter**!!**Liter**What the... Biscuit? Why were you hiding in there?**Biscuit**Hey, Liter.[\*Roll roll\*][\*Click\*][Biscuit clips a leash onto the squirming Max.]**Biscuit**Shhhh!**Biscuit**Max, relax.**Biscuit**I didn't catch you to drag you back to the shelter!**Biscuit**I came because I want to talk!**Biscuit**If you run away, how are we supposed to talk?[At the mention of this, Max begins to calm down.][\*Rub\* \*Rub\*][Buscuit scratches Max's belly to relax him further.]**Biscuit**Feeling a little more levelheaded not?**Max**...**Biscuit**Then, how about you tell me?**Biscuit**I've only heard the story from others at this point.**Max**\*Ruff ruff...!\***Biscuit**Yes, you were curious about the Ark. I knew that.**Max**\*Ruff!\***Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**So you felt confined having never left the shelter...**Biscuit**I'm sorry. I never realized that you guys would feel that way.**Max**... \*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**What?!**Biscuit**You don't want to go back to the shelter?**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**You won't go?**Biscuit**But...**Biscuit**...[Biscuit seems lost in thought for a moment.]**Biscuit**I understand how you feel, Max.**Biscuit**How about we make a shelter that's more like the Ark?**Max**\*Ruff?\***Biscuit**If we do that, will you come back?**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Okay then!**Biscuit**I'll make a shelter where you can run around freely, just like in the Ark.**Commander**Come again?**Biscuit**I said I'm gonna make a shelter that;s just like the Ark.**Commander**??**Commander**Is that even possible?**Biscuit**I've got to try.**Biscuit**Since I can't set them free just yet, it's the least i can do.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I can help with that.
> 2. > **Commander**I'll help.
> **Biscuit**That's okay, this is my responsibility.**Liter**I think I can gather what's going on here.**Liter**I'll help.**Liter**It'll take you ages if you go solo on this one.**Liter**As a fellow pet owner, I care about the happiness of those dogs just as much as you do.**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Bolt**\*bark bark bark!\***Liter**Haha, I see you two are awfully excited.**Biscuit**Liter, Trainer... thank you.

## Shelter Renovation: A

Liter Biscuit Centi Commander

> [Scene: Hallway]**Liter**Wow, this shelter is pretty impressive.**Biscuit**Yep, it's got everything that you need.[As Biscuit said, the inside of the shelter contains everything necessary to keep the dogs alive,][but not much more.][The windows are practically the size of postage stamps.][The fenced-off area for the dogs to run in is far too small.]**Centi**Hey guys.**Liter**Thanks for coming, Centi.**Liter**Sorry to call you up here during your vacation.**Centi**No worries!**Centi**So this is the dog shelter?**Centi**It's nicer than I imagined. I can't think of any other place I'd rather spend my vacation.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Aren't you going a bit overboard?
> 2. > **Commander**You're not serious, are you?
> **Centi**I'm joking, you big goof!**Centi**But I am looking forward to spending some time with these doggies.**Biscuit**They're what brightens my day.**Commander**...**Liter**Alright, time to get down to brass tacks.**Liter**Centi, I need you to make this place resemble the Ark.**Centi**Huh?**Biscuit**I want to have a shelter where you can run freely, just like in the Ark.**Centi**Hmm... well, the interior is quite spacious, so I'm sure I can come up with something.**Liter**Just remember, no matter how nice the interior is,**Liter**dogs need to be able to run around outside.[Scene: black][\*Swoosh!\*][Scene: Hallway]**Liter**Let's draw up some blueprints first.**Liter**That'll be a big help once we actually start construction.**Biscuit**Sounds good!**Biscuit**So, what I was thinking was...[Scene: black][And with that, we commence the renovation of the shelter.]

## Shelter Renovation: B

Liter Biscuit Centi Commander

> [Scene: black][A few hours later.][Scene: Shelter]**Liter**There's no way we'll finish this in a day.**Liter**I figured as much.**Biscuit**It already looks completely different!**Liter**You ain't seen nothing yet.**Liter**I'm only about halfway finished.**Liter**This is just the barebones framework.**Centi**Either way, I like what you've done so far.**Centi**It might not look exactly like the Ark when it's completed, but it'll be darn close.**Centi**I'ts because you gave us such a detailed explanation, Biscuit.**Liter**That way we could draw up super precise blueprints that make construction a cinch.[Looking around, a brand new shelter is slowly taking shape.][The enclosed interior area is altered to make it more spacious.][Floor-length windows and doggie doors have been installed to make everything feel more open.]**Liter**I'll be a bit busy for the next few days, so it'll be a while before I can come and finish this.**Liter**In the meantime, don't let anyone in here, human or animal.**Commander**Got it.**Liter**I've got to get ready for a business trip.**Centi**aAnd I'm gonna go vacatino for real this time.**Biscuit**Thank you both for all the help!**Liter**See you in a few days.**Commander**See you.[Liter and Centi leave.]**Biscuit**I can't wait to show this to Max and the other dogs!**Biscuit**Do you think Max will want to come back once everything's finished?**Commander**Yes. I'm sure of it.**Biscuit**We should head over to Nero's, since the dogs are over there.[... \*Tadak!\*][Scene: black]**???**\*Arf\*[Scene: Shelter]**Commander**??[Scene: black]**???**... \*Pant pant!\*[Scene: Shelter]**Biscuit**??**Biscuit**Trainer...**Biscuit**am I hallucinating, or are all the dogs running towards us?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I see it too.
> 2. > **Commander**Seems that only you could see it.**Biscuit**Then are the other dogs... ghosts?! Eek![Scene: black][\*Rub rub\*][Scene: Shelter]**Biscuit**No, wait... those are the rest of the dogs from the shelter!
> [... \*Doodada!\*][Off in the distance, dozens of dogs are hurtling towards the shelter.]**Biscuit**No, they can't come into the shelter yet!**Biscuit**Trainer, we've got to stop them!**Commander**Okay![\*Swish!\*][\*Swish\* \*Swish!\*][Scene: black][Everytime I try to catch one fo the dogs, they quickly escape my grasp.][Scene: Shelter][\*Beep!\*]**Biscuit**Stop!**Maax**...**Puppies**...[\*Doodadadadada!\*][Max and the other dogs take a quick glimpse and Biscuit and I[*sic*], then make a beeline for the new and improved shelter.]**Biscuit**W-Wait guys, the shelter isn't ready yet! You can't go in right n...[\*Crash!\* \*Rattle!\*][Before Biscuit has even finished her sentence, the stampeding herd of canines crashes into a wall that is still under construction.]**Biscuit**Eep! Are you okay?**Puppies**\*Yelp...\***Biscuit**I told you to be careful!**Biscuit**...![Several of the dogs' ears perk up.][\*Swish\* \*Swish!\*][Biscuit's ears perk up as well, as she suddenly swerves around to face me.]**Biscuit**We've gotta get out of here!**Commander**??**Biscuit**Take cover!**Biscuit**The shelter is collapsing!**Commander**I don't feel any...[Scene: black][\*Crack\*][\*Craaaaack!\*][\*Raaaaatle!\*][\*Crash!\* \*Rattle!\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**...**Commander**...**Maax**...**Puppies**...[Scene: black][The shelter, which we had devoted so much time and effor into, collapses.]

## Renovation, Take Two: A

Commander Liter Biscuit

> [Scene: Outside construction site][I suppose I should notify Liter.][The BlaBla app opens.]**Commander**Liter**Liter**What'ss up?**Commander**It collapsed.**Liter**??**Liter**Whjat?!**Liter**Whatt colllapswed?! The shelrter? Speak cle erly!**Commander**The shelter collapsed.**Liter**Haha, vbery funnnty!**Liter**What's t he dattee? It's not Apri Foolk's Day, is it?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I wish it were.
> 2. > **Commander**I wish I was joking, but I'm not.**Liter**I'm startinbg to see thast now.**Commander**That's why I'm so upset.
> **Liter**Alruight, enoughj sxcrewing arounbd.**Liter**What the helll happe ned?**Liter**I canb't go therre wighjt this momenmt.**Liter**I've got soome inmportant buisiness to take catre of.**Liter**I'll be ther e in a few dayds. Wai t forr me.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Okay.
> 2. > **Commander**Thank you.
> [It appears, for a moment at least, we're on our own.][The BlaBla app closes.]**Puppies**\*Whine...\***Biscuit**No treats for you for a week![Biscuit is giving the dogs, who all seem highly distressed, a serious dressing down.]*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**They didn't know any better.**Biscuit**Maybe so, but...
> 2. > **Commander**These furballs destroy everything they touch.**Biscuit**I don't know if I'd go that far...
> **Commander**It'll be a while before Liter gets here. What should we do in the meantime?**Biscuit**What else can we do?**Biscuit**We wait.**Biscuit**\*Sigh\*... What a bunch of rascals you all are!**Biscuit**Max, I thought you didn't want to come back to the shelter?**Biscuit**Do you realize how much danger you all were in just now?**Biscuit**You were very nearly flattened into a bunch of puppy pancakes!**Max**...**Puppies**...*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**No one got hurt though, so shouldn't you take it easy on them?**Biscuit**Maybe you're right. I'm glad no one got hurt, but...
> 2. > **Commander**I think they know they were wrong.**Biscuit**From their expressions, I'd say you're right.
> **Max**...**Puppies**...**Biscuit**Even so, no treats.[Scene: black][A few hours later.][Scene: Outside construction site][\*Crumble\* \*Crumble\*]**Commander**What are you doing?**Biscuit**Preparing for training.**Biscuit**Just because the shelter collapsed doesn't mean training is canceled.**Biscuit**Alright, lets go eveyone![Scene: black][\*Beep\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Gather in front of me, it's time for training.**Biscuit**Today we're going to talk about correcting bad behavior.**Max**...**Puppies**...[All of the dogs lie slumped down in front of the shelter.]**Commander**They don't exactly seem full of verve.**Biscuit**Hmm...**Biscuit**It might be because of how I scolded them back there. That was the first time I've ever had to do that.*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Why don't we take a day off?**Biscuit**It's not good to skip training.**Commander**They might come back feeling refreshed after a bit of rest.**Biscuit**...
> 2. > **Commander**Why don't we give them some treats?**Biscuit**What?**Commander**Treats cure everything.**Biscuit**I didn't want to give them treats today, but...**Biscuit**Would you guys like some treats?**max**...**puppies**...**Biscuit**Oh my goodness.. they didn't even react to the promise of treats.**Commander**How about we take a break today?
> **Biscuit**Yeah, let's do that.**Biscuit**These little guys might be a little shaken up.**Commander**Good idea.[Scene: black][Next day.][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Alright guys, chowtime![\*Pour!\*]**Max**...**Puppies**...[The dogs sit back and stare at the food Biscuit had put in the bowls.]**Biscuit**Huh?**Biscuit**Are you not hungry?**Biscuit**Then... how about we play with some toys first, and then eat?**Biscuit**Getting you up and active might help you work up an appetite.**Biscuit**Do you wanna play tug of war?**Biscuit**Or frisbee, maybee?**Max**...**Puppies**...[The dogs continue to stare at Biscuit without moving an inch.]**Biscuit**What's wrong?**Biscuit**Are you guys hurt?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I think they're a bit apprehensive.**Biscuit**Apprehensive? But why?**Commander**Maybe they feel bad about what they did yesterday.
> 2. > **Commander**Maybe they feel bad about what they did yesterday.
> [As soon as I mention this, their tails begin to wag.]**Biscuit**Looks like you might be onto something.**Biscuit**It's okay everyone. Eat up!**Max**...**Puppies**...**Biscuit**It's okay, honestly!**Biscuit**Look, can't you see me smiling? Hehe![The sight of Biscuit's smile fails to move the dogs.]**Biscuit**Oh boy.. what should I do?**Commander**Hmm...**Commander**...**Commander**If they feel sorry for what they did yesterday, perhaps we can try repairing the shelter together.**Biscuit**??**Max**??**Puppies**???**Commander**Let's do what we can before Liter comes.**Commander**I'll pitch in.**Max**... \*Ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf!\*[The dogs wag their tails with gusto.]**Biscuit**You mean...**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\***Biscuit**You guys want to do it together?**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**I know it was your fault, but it's till too dangerous.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**... Are you sure we can do it?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**Trust me.
> 2. > **Commander**I'm practically an honorary member of Mighty Tools.
> **Biscuit**Okay, if you say so.**Biscuit**Let's give it a shot.**Biscuit**Here are the blueprints that Liter and Centi drafted.[Scene: black][\*Beep\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Okay, all of you, line up![\*Step\* Step\* \*Step!\*]**Commander**They're certainly listening to you now.**Biscuit**We're going to renovate the shelter on our own.**Biscuit**Trainer and I will work on the foundation while you all bring us the materials.**Biscuit**It's just like fetch.**Biscuit**Can you guys do it?**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\*[Scene: black][We begin to renovate the shelter... again.]

## Renovation, Take Two: B

Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: black][\*Craash!\*][\*Crush! Crush!\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Max! Hammer!**Max**\*Ruff ruff\***Biscuit**You had it ready? Thanks![\*Bangbang!\*]**Commander**I need a wrench.[Scene: black][\*Thud\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Puppies**\*Arf!\***Commander**Thanks.[Scene: black][Biscuit, the dogs and I begin to renovate the shelter together.][Scene: Outside construction site][\*Squeak\* \*Squeak\*]**Commander**Screwdriver.**Max**\*Ruff!\***Biscuit**We need some wood.**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Commander**Drill.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\*[\*Brrrrrr!\*]*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**We work together better than I thought we would.
> 2. > **Commander**We really do make a great team.
> **Biscuit**Hehe. Right?[Scene: black][A few hours later][Scene: Outside construction site]**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Huh? You want me to install some blinds here?**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Ah, I see. Gotcha.**Biscuit**Trainer!**Biscuit**Can you install some window blins on the left?**Commander**Why? Don't dogs like sunlight?**Biscuit**Yes, but Lily only sleeps wherever there isn't any sunlight.**Biscuit**This area is where Lily will be spending the most time.**Biscuit**Once you're done with the ones ont he left, we'll need one on the right as well.**Biscuit**Booboo and Koko are both scared of windows.**Commander**Sure thing.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Yes, I know about Teddy and his bad joints.**Biscuit**That's why I prepared a mat here that he can lie on.**Biscuit**Can't forget Rocky's dolls either. He can't sleep without them.**Biscuit**I know how fond Joy is of chewing wires, so I'll install them on the ceiling.**Biscuit**And for Buddy, I'll put the pee pad on the wall since he likes marking his territory.[Biscuit takes the personality traits of every single dog into consideration as we progress with the renovations.]**Commander**You've memorized all of that?**Biscuit**I don't think of it as memorization. It's just something that I should know.**Biscuit**This is basic information.**Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\***Biscuit**See, you guys know what I'm talking about.**Biscuit**We're familiy! Hee hee![Scene: Shelter][A few moments later.][\*Snap!\*][\*Bangbang!\*]**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**We should tailor this to fit Max.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Just about... this big should do it.[Biscuit is squatting near a door, tinkering with something.]**Commander**What are you doing?**Biscuit**I'm fixing one of the doggie doors that broke.**Biscuit**Finished! Now let's go outside.[Scene: black][\*Whoosh!\*][Biscuit and the dogs all head out to the yard.][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Guys!**Biscuit**Can you dig here so that I can plant some grass?**Puppies**\*Arf!\***Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\*[All the dogs start digging in unison.][\*Dig dig!\*][\*Dig dig dig!\*]**Biscuit**Don't dig too deep! Good... good... perfect![\*Plant! \*Plant\*][\*Plant! \*Plant\* \*Plant\*]**Commander**Why are you planting grass?**Biscuit**Since the dogs are going to be playing outside, I don't want them to hurt their paws.**Biscuit**It may be artificial grass, but it's better than nothing.**Biscuit**The ideal solution would be for them to wear booties, but some of them really hate those.**Biscuit**After we're done here, I'll install a tent too.**Commander**I can help with that.**Biscuit**Sounds like a plan!**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Sure, you guys can pitch in as well.[Scene: black][All through the evening, we keep at it.][The lights of the shelter stay on until the morning.]

## Bow Wow Paradise: A

Biscuit Commander

> [Scene: Outside construction site][Next day.]**Biscuit**Check this out, Trainer!**Biscuit**Tah-dah! It's a sign for our new shelter.**Commander**A sign.**Biscuit**Yeah! Now that we have a newly constructed shelter, we should give it a name.**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Biscuit**I wonder what we should name it?**Biscuit**I wonder...[We built it together with the dogs, so...]**Commander**Bow Wow Paradise?**Biscuit**That's pretty good! Like a paradise for dogs.**Biscuit**A place where the dogs can spend their days happy and carefree.**Commander**That's a wonderful interpretation.**Biscuit**In that case, I'll put up the signe[Scene: black][\*Stick!\*][Scene: Outside construction site]**Biscuit**Now we're finlayy finished.**max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\*[It may not be as fancy as what Liter and Centi would have produced,][but it has a little more character now, and it shows off the dogs' personalities.]**Biscuit**What do you think, Trainer?**Biscuit**The dogs and I are quite satisfied!*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I like it as well.
> 2. > **Commander**I think it's great.
> **Biscuit**Hehe. Me too!**Biscuit**Not too bad.**Commander**We can have Liter put on the finishing touches later.**Biscuit**Sure thing.**Biscuit**Well guys, take a look at the shelter we made together!**max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf arf!\**Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**\*Woof woof!\*
> 2. > **Commander**\*Bow wow!\*
> **Puppies**...**max**...**Commander**... Sorry.**Biscuit**Max and the dogs are really proud of the their work, and they say they like it too.[\*Growl\*][\*Groooowl\*]**Biscuit**Huh? Are you all hungry?**Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Let's eat then!**Biscuit**How about you, Trainer? Are you going to eat too?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**As long as it's not dog food.
> 2. > **Commander**Sure.
> **Biscuit**Don't worry, I've got some kibble that humans can eat as well.**Biscuit**At least, it tasted pretty good when I had some.**Biscuit**I'll bring you a bowl.[Scene: black][Breakfast may end up being more gruelling than all that physical labor.]

## Bow Wow Paradise: B

Liter Commander Biscuit

> [Scene: black][A few days later.][Scene: Outside construction site]**Liter**All finished**Liter**I fortified the foundation and made some improvements to the exterior.**Liter**The interior was done perfectly, so I didn't have to do anything there.**Commander**Thank you.**Biscuit**Thank you, Liter.[A few days later, Liter came and put a few finishing touches on Bow Wow Paradise.][The shelter was now well and trult complete.]**Max**\*Ahwoooooo!\***Puppies**\*Arf arf!\***Liter**Haha, you guys happy? Now it won't break if any of you accidently crash into it.**Max**\*Sniff sniff...\***Puppies**\*Sniff sniff sniff...\*[\*Tadadak!\*]**Biscuit**!![Scene: black][Max and the dogs run past Biscuit and into the shelter.][They scamper around excitedly, leaving pawprints everywhere.][Scene: Outside construction site]**Liter**They're beside themselves with excitement.**Commander**They seem happy.**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\*[Max runs up to Biscuit and licks her face.]**Biscuit**Ahhhh! Max![\*Craaaash!\*][\*Lick\*]**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Max, that tickles! You like it? Really? Even better than the Ark?*Make a choice*
> 1. > **Commander**I'm not so sure I believe that...
> 2. > **Commander**I think that might be a white lie on his part.
> **Max**\*Grrrrrrr...\***Commander**... Sorry.**Biscuit**What do you say we head outside?[Scene: black]**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\*[Scene: Bow Wow Paradise]**Biscuit**Let's go for our inaugural run around Bow Wow Paradise.**Biscuit**Why don't you join us, Trainer?**Commander**Don't mind if I do.**Liter**You can join them too, Bolt.**Bolt**\*Ahwoooooo!\*[Biscuit and the dogs frolic amongst the large field.][Finally, there's a place where these dogs can be happy.][That place is called Bow Wow Paradise.][Scene: black][Bow Wow Paradise: End]

## A Place Where I Belong

Biscuit

> [Scene: Shelter (inside)][I'm Max][The leader of Bow Wow Paradise, and a dog with dignity.]**Joy**\*Boof boof!\* (Max! Teddy says his leg hurts.)**Max**\*Bow wow\* (Alright, I'll have his mat swapped our for a thicker one.)**Booboo**\*Woof woof woof!\* (Max, Buddy peed on the floor.)**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\* (Let's get some paper towels and wipe if off.)**Rocky**\*Woo woo woo!\* (Max! Lily is bothering me!)**Lily**\*Grrrrrrr!!\* (You ate my snack first!)**Bobby**\*Whine...\* (Max, I'm hungry.)**buddy**\*Bow wow wow!!\* (Max! I need to poop!)**Max**...[Scene: black][I've got to tell Biscuit about all these issues.][Scene: Construction site (outside)][\*Ta-da-dak!\*][I climb onto the platform situated in the middle of the yard.][This place provide the best vantage point in all of Bow Wow Paradise.][Biscuit made it especially for me.]**Koko**\*Bark bark!\* (Catch me!)**Booboo**\*Woof woof?\* (Why should I?)**buddy**\*Bow! Grrrr!\*[...][Such a peaceful day today.]**Biscuit**Max!**Biscuit**Where are you? It's time to eat.**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**There you are.**Biscuit**Where have you been up to?**Biscuit**I brought some beef-flavoured kibble, your favorite.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\*[Biscuit always knows what I like.][If she wants a bite or two, I'll let her.][\*Pour!\*]**Biscuit**Go ahead and eat up so you can play with the others.**Max**\*Ruff ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**Yes, we played Booboo's favourite game, Tug of War, yesterday,**Biscuit**so today we'll toss a ball. I know that's what you and Lily prefer.**Biscuit**Ah, right. On the way back from Royal Road today, I saw a dog that was wearing a ribbon.**Biscuit**It was positively adorable! I think you'd be cute with a ribbon too.[Please, I'm far too dignified for such garish accessories.][\*Chomp\* \*Chomp\* \*Chomp\* \*Crunch\*]**Biscuit**\*Drool\* Is is good?**Max**\*Ruff?\***Biscuit**Oh, no, I'm okay.**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**... Okay, just a little bite. Hee hee.**Biscuit**\*Chomp chomp!\*[If that's what you call a "little" bite...][...][Back in the day, I dreamt of the outside.][Looking back, I realize now how ignorant I was then.]**Biscuit**\*Munch munch\* Aren't you eating, Max?**Max**\*Ruff ruff!\***Biscuit**You're full already? Well, in that case... I'll finish the rest!**Biscuit**Omnomnomnom![However.][Things are different now.][I like it better than the Ark.][I'll do whatever it takes to protect Biscuit and the other dogs.][Because this is a place][that we made with our own hands.][This is our paradise.][Our home.][Scene: black][Bow Wow Paradise.]