A dog...

I bought a "war dog" to help protect the family and home.  He is obviously more attentive to noise and thus senses danger better than I.  Occasionally I plan to take him along on quests but with his attentiveness, he is also quite vocal (and aggressive) and therefore makes it difficult when stealth is of utmost importance.  Thankfully he knows and obeys the command... "stay".  The owner/breeder called him Vigilance but I believe that was a name given to impress prospective buyers.  I plan to call him Barnabus.

Shortly after this current image was captured, Barnabus was seen wondering outside our home on the streets of Whiterun.  I called to him, but aside from barking, he did not respond to any of my commands.  It appears the sedate life of a stay-at-home dog did not appeal to him.  Slowly he began walking toward, and through, the outside gate of Whiterun and down the path leading away.  Some time after, I revisited the place where I had purchased him, and sure enough, he had returned there.  The previous owner/breeder did not remember me and Barnabus was for sale again under his old name... Vigilance.

Several thoughts crossed my mind... a few not so nice... but in the end, I decided to let matters rest as they were.

Barnabus resting near the fire while Ysolda stirs the stew.