It's an interesting story and an interesting use of a picture clue.

Isn't all of life a picture? Thanks Werty.

*smiles and gives a hug...

Vix

In later life, Doodle would always tell people about the day he very literally got his tail shot off.

Oh yesssssss....

Vix

Oh dear, poor Doodle. Bright side, at least the stupid, friggin' ship seems to care for the crew... uhh... did I say that out loud?

*snickers... yes you did...

Vix

Oh boy... Doodle had a bad day... but what was done did help keep others safe out there and kept to foe guessing what was going on.

That was a nice read at the end of the work day.

*smiles... I'm glad you enjoyed it Fem...

Vix

if AI gets an emergence of "give a shit" may still use you to get a desired result, but at least you'll get a new tail out of it xP

*laughs... and I'm about due for one...

Vix

*chuckles... in the future anything is possible...

Vix

Can't imagine what inspired you!

*smiles slyly...

Vix

Doodle should really have kept up to date with the capabilities and tactical playbook of his support AI.

Oh well, his new tail will serve as a reminder for the future. :)

*laughs... sometimes, in cases like this, I think it's more SNAFU (situation normal, all frigged up)

Vix

That poor, poor tail. Hopefully the regrowth tech can retain the muster, I'm sure doodle treasures his tail a lot

*laughs… I’m sure he does.

Vix

Errr... At least he got it back? O_o

*chuckles... yes indeed; medical in the future will be so good.

Vix

Poor Doodle. AIs be like that. Can't trust them or you might end up missing more than just a tail.

*laughs... and they are such know-it-all's...

Vix

Intergalactic fox empire with tail regeneration med tech.
Is a Fennec sitting on the throne?

*laughs... I'm not really sure...

Vix

You know, I've always wondered why so many artists will portray military anthros, civilian peacekeepers and other obvious professional fighter-types as entirely clothed or armored except for their tails and feet.

I'd be the woof pointing to those exposed parts and yelling, "I need this for balance and these for running! Get me some boots, NOW!"

Nice story, V.

*laughs… all too true. Glad you enjoyed the read Wire…

Vix

Excellent! And I admit I'm relieved that he can at least grow his tail back ;) Also interesting depiction of the military AI, it genuinely does care but it's allegiance seems to be to the group not any individual soldier, which I guess makes sense.

*smiles very large… and so it will go, yes?

Vix