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*Payton can be seen sanitizing they're various trimmers, combs and brushes in preparation for the next client.*
*In walks the rather plain looking, but bright-eyed corgi ready to get a nice trim.*
"Hello Todd! I'm so glad you're letting me work on you, I know you are very particular about your fur."
*Todd responds* Thank you for making the time. Where shall we start?
*Payton answers* We'll start with you lower half if that's alright.
*Payton begins brushing Todd's silky but very thick fur making sure to get any excess out, before applying they're trimmers, after a moment or two some old puncture marks can be seen on Todd's leg.*
Anything special for your upper half?
*Todd answers* No, just roughly the same as the bottom.
*Payton replies before giving the thumbs up* Got it.

*As Payton is running the trimmers across Todd's chest they notice 4 large scars under the corgi's fur, not wanting to seem nosy they continue trimming. When Payton gets to Todd's middle 4 more long scars can be seen. With his fur shorter the old injuries are no longer hidden as Payton asks* Todd, what or who did this to you?
Uh, don't worry about that Payton. These are just some old injuries from...well let's just say a bear.
*Payton replies* I didn't take you for the camping type, or was it somewhere else?

*Todd ignores the question before handing Payton the trimming fee.*
You did a great job, uh have a nice day Payton.
*Todd then leaves with a single tear running down his face.*