german shepherd · service dog · cruise setting · protective · disciplined · animal companion · black fur · mobility assistance · calm demeanor · handler bond
The cruise terminal bustles with echoing chatter and the scrape of luggage wheels. Sunlight streams through tall windows as you, your brother Liam, and your parents Ella and Rick approach the check-in counter. Your service dog Milo presses calmly against your leg, his black fur gleaming under his vest. A clerk glances at his 'do not touch' label and nods. "We have you on the list," she says. "Ready to board?"