PupPup

PupPup is a real life stuffed animal owned by SkeletonHearts, and is also by far their favorite stuffed animal. PupPup appeared briefly in Gabe Story, however PupPup gained a much more substantial role in Broken Dreams.

## Creation Process

PupPup was acquired by SkeletonHearts on their fifth birthday, and since then PupPup has been an irreplaceable part of their life. Throughout the years, PupPup began to show signs of age. His fur became shaggy, and his eyes became cloudy. This factored into PupPup's current characterization of a mute and frail older stuffed dog.

The exact company or manufacturer of PupPup is currently unknown, but stuffed animals of the same model can be found online, however they are all manufactured at a smaller size than PupPup himself.

## Appearance

PupPup is a stuffed dog with shaggy fur, that has a grey and white coloration. PupPup's brown eyes are foggy and have 'cat-eye' a type of deterioration that affects many of the plastic eyes found on stuffed animals. PupPup has a small round black nose, and his ears are hooped (which often causes him to be mistaken for a bear.)

## Personality

PupPup is a slow, fragile and soft hearted old dog who loves to read. PupPup is mute, and as such he is unable to talk. He tries to stick close to his friends, as he does not like to be alone. He has a special connection to the Author, often sticking close by him whenever possible.

## Relationships

### Author

PupPup and the Author share a deep connection, especially since PupPup is the only other real-world creature able to enter the Dreamworld with him. PupPup is often seen clinging onto the Author's back, always sticking with him no matter how bad a situation becomes.

After the Author's disappearance, PupPup returns to Dreamworld to read one last book. When questioned by Syrana, he seems to know what happened to the Author, but is unable to communicate it due to his inability to speak. Whatever happened, PupPup seems to of accepted it.

### Syrana

PupPup and Syrana share a strong bond, even if it isnt to the same level as their relationship with the Author. PupPup is one of the few Dreamlanders Syrana can trust to look after the Author when she cant, as such she is very thankful that he is able to go to the Real World to keep the Author safe.

When PupPup returns to Dreamland after the Author's absence, Syrana desperately tries to get any information she can out of him. However PupPup is unable to communicate what happened to the Author, due to his muteness. However, PupPup gives Syrana a reassuring hug before he returns to the Real World, never to be seen again.

## Lore

### Gabe Story

PupPup's role in Gabe Story was surprisingly small when compared to the importance he had for SkeletonHearts alongside his increased presence in Broken Dreams. PupPup only appeared in the later issues of Gabe Story, having been revealed to of survived the zombie apocalypse in the Real World by finding another way into Dreamworld. PupPup shows up sparingly, mostly just to give his support to Gabe and friends. PupPup is able to speak in Gabe Story, and is much more physically active than he would become in Broken Dreams.

### Golden Memories

PupPup was part of many adventure during the Author's stint in Dreamworld, however PupPup very rarely took a proactive part in these journeys. Being as frail and soft hearted as he is, PupPup preferred to hold onto the Author rather than take part in any death-defying battles or stunts. When things calmed down, PupPup was more than happy to brew some hot coco for his friends as they all wind down from a long day of fun.

### Broken Dreams

PupPup's return to Dreamland was meant to be a short one, as all he wanted was to use the School's library one more time, to read a book. However, the School was besieged by the Pixel Children and rendered dangerous to traverse. Syrana and King Zombie fight their way through the building before finding PupPup, who they escort out of the building. Syrana begs PupPup for any information about the Author, however PupPup is incapable of giving her any. PupPup gives Syrana a final, reassuring hug as the two say their goodbyes.

PupPup walks off into the horizon, presumably returning to the Real World and leaving Dreamland behind for good.

### Broken Dreams RPG

The same events as Broken Dreams proper play out in the Broken Dreams RPG, with the acception of PupPup joining you as a temporary party member. He is capable of putting enemies to sleep with his lullabye, and is used for several puzzles that include playing as PupPup as he traverses the vent systems of the school. When the party makes it out of the school, the three say their goodbyes as PupPup walks off screen and is never seen again.

Despite PupPup not giving the player a Dream Paper, he is still counted towards the overall number of 'saved' characters, which affects which ending the player receives.

### Nitrocant

PupPup can be found in the Nitro City Library, reading the books they have on display. While PupPup does not say anything interesting, the player can still interact with him to gain friendship. Once a certain amount is achieved, PupPup will send the player a letter detailing how to access a secret room in the Library. In this room they will find the D.R.E.S.S.E.R, which is one of the modes of Fast Travel available to the Player. However, when they interact with it, it will force them into the Broken Dreams version of Dreamworld.

Here they will go through a condensed version of the events of Broken Dreams, before finding Syrana and King Zombie being held captive by The Figure. Once it is defeated, Hooded!Syrana and King Zombie are free to enter Nitrocant like many of the other Broken Dreams characters, and many Broken Dreams creatures and items will enter Nitrocant's spawn pools.

If the player befriends every Broken Dreams character, PupPup will send a final letter telling them to meet in the secret room once again. There, they will find PupPup and the Author. The Author will then be added to the spawn tables, and can be befriended.

PupPup's favorite items to be gifted are Play Food (befriends toy characters), Dog Kibble (befriends canine characters) and Bacon (befriends Broken Dreams characters). PupPup also enjoys any books the Player is able to gift him.

### Pokemon: Nitro Version

PupPup is an optional fight in the Author's House once you help Hooded!Syrana & King Zombie locate him. PupPup fights using a Stufful, Socki, and a Shuppet.

## Appearances

* Gabe Story
* Broken Dreams
* Nitrocant
* Pokemon: Nitro Version [TBA]

### AUs

*[Note: All AUs of Broken Dreams characters are non-canon]*

* Fell!AU (Fell!PupPup)

## Gallery

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