due South idea

[lydia_petze]

"And...if I do stay a dog, what then?" grumbled Ray. "I mean, the fur coat and the ear rubs are great but I don't you know, think I can handle this for ever". He flopped down, putting his head on his forepaws, and sighed through his now long, grey muzzle.
Dief stared at him, a damn sight more incredulously that Ray really thought he'd a right to. Then he licked Ray's ear, whuffed once, and took off.
"Thanks buddy", snorted Ray under his doggy breath. "Knew I could count on you."