grand duke titan (autumn)

Matt walked down to the park, his dog trailing in front of him. He was 3 feet taller then him, and he just picked him up from the shelter. He decided to call him titan. He walked through the park like he was the grand duke of everyone and everything, he held his head high and walked tall. At least he had some self esteem. Once the two had gotten tired, Matt sat down and watched Titan sit in front of him on his tummy laying his head on his owner's lap. "Oooo you big baby..." He teased stroking his head.

The barking ceased only for a split second before the two hounds dragged Sollux off again. Her sneakers skidded on the pavement as she struggling to keep the dogs on the leash. The husky and german shepherd certainly weren't easy, but she loved them like they were family. In a way, you could say they were. Eventually Isaac slowed to a swift walk, and Sitka aimlessly let the bigger dog pull her along down the path. Sollux was relieved they blew off steam before the path sloped, otherwise she definitely would have gone home with some injuries. It wasn't long before the peaceful walk once again turned into a full-on sprint. The two oversized pups plowed forward, Sollux being dragged along with them. "Heel! I said heel!" It was no use, obviously.

The dynamic duo finally halted, sending Sollux toppling forward over them and into a hedge. She groaned as she leash slipped from her fingertips, and she felt a tongue slide across her skin. "Yeah yeah, now you lick me." She grumbled, attempting to pull herself from the bush.

Matt quickly tied Titan's leash to the bench and walked over to the girl and held out a hand to her. "Are you okay miss? You seemed to take a major fall.." He said with the worry laced in his voice.

Sollux glanced up and awkwardly smiled. "Um, I'm fine. These two just get a little wild at the park." She said, gesturing towards the dogs. She took ahold of the gentleman's hand and lifted herself to her feet. Sollux then turned and brushed leaves off of her backside, a slight blush forming on her cheeks. Oh great, that man just saw you fall into a shrub. Way to go.

He grinned down at her and pulled her up gently and helped get the leaves out of her hair. Titan getting restless and broke his collar and ran over to the two getting up and licking the girl's face multiple times. "I think the grand duke likes you..." He laughed watching for a second. "descendit!" He said in a good latin voice and Titan sat and panted.

Sollux chuckled as the colossal dog licked her. "Well the grand duke is pretty strong." She said when she was finally released. "Oh, um, these two goons are Sitka and Isaac." she said, gesturing towards them. Each dog's ears perked up at it's name. "And I'm Sollux."

He grinned. "I am matt," He said his accent flowing and he gestured to Titan. "This is Titan, but he's like the Grand Duke. He acts like it....he always walked with a head held high..."

Her eyebrow arched and a smirk snuck onto her lips. "Ah, so he's the princely type." she commented. Sollux looked down at the dog, Titan, he was named. It fit him. "Well Matt, for the trouble I've put you through what with causing such a ruckus over here, could I get you an icecream or something?" She asked, taking the leash of her dogs between her fingers.

He smiled. "That and a date...?" He added smirking and raising one eyebrow and folding his arms.

Sollux laughed slightly, though smiling. "Yeah, alright." She said with a nod. "I'm not really sure where the nearest icecream parlor is though." She said, fumbling with the leash and rounding up her dogs.

He smiled. "Then it will be an adventure for the both of us..." he said taking her hand and running to the end of the park with Titan running behind him.

She yelped a little when he dragged her off, but didn't protest. Usually she'd be weary of running off with strangers, but Matt seemed alright. After-all, he did have a massive dog, and Sollux loves dogs.

He smiled and saw an ice cream station. "FOUND IT! I win a prize..." He kissed Sollux's cheek and smirked. "There now I am extremely happy..."

Sollux froze slightly, eyeing the man with wide eyes. What was that? She nodded towards the icecream shop. "Shall we?" She chimed, tugging slightly on her dog's leash.

He smiled walking with Titan and ordering ice cream. "What would you like?" He asked her with his charming tone.

Sollux smiled, looking up at the woman who had a scoop readied in her hand. She pulled out her frog wallet, "Mint chocolate chip, please." The woman nodded, scooping the cream out for her.

He pushed her hand holding the wallet away gently. "I'll pay..." He said holding out a twenty and paying for hers and his cookie dough.

Sollux uncomfortably nodded, and awkwardly slid her wallet back into her pocket. "So um.." she started, nodding in thanks to the woman as she took her icecream. "What do you do for a living?"

"I'm a medical student but I want to work in a small town..." He replied eating his ice cream.