“Before I can say anything else, Hephaestus kisses me, his powerful arms wrapping around me. Hannibal growls. Ironheart joins in, his mechanical bark resounding loudly in his throat. “A Canine beast machine!” Hephaestus exclaims. “They are still quite rare.” “A limited number were made available for sale, and I immediately requested a guard dog.” “Brilliant workmanship. How does it behave compared to a flesh-and-blood dog?” “It is functional. Ironheart guards my home and obey...s simple commands. But of course such an invention cannot bond with its master the way a real mastiff would.” My heart is still heavy at the loss of Spartacus. When Hannibal continues to growl at Hephaestus and Ironheart imitates him, I call them both to heel. Hephaestus gazes at my home, taking in the brickwork and the iron fencing that surrounds the small front garden.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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