Conservation Interruption (Or how Cookie met Bosco)
Days off on Mother Base aren't exactly rare, but every day they happen are to be treasured deeply. If only because of the time available to appreciate a hobby.
Cookie's nominal hobby was fishing off the side of the lower decks, out on the edge of the Supply platform. Not only was it a wonderful way to relax, but it was also far enough away from the Command Platform that he wouldn't risk losing his rod to the Guardian's pod.
Yep, just a nice cold drink and a quiet afternoon of fishing-
At which point, as if the universe were determined to prove him wrong, Cookie could see a Fulton device coming in for a landing.
"God dammit Boss, can't ever take a break huh?"
Shaking his head, Cookie sighed and took a minute to regret his lost day off. Then he sat up and pulled out some binoculars from his bag. Best to see what was coming in now, and decide where to put it.
...
Wait a minute.
Rubbing his eyes, Cookie checked again.
No, he was not mistaken. That was indeed a full grown bear dangling beneath that Fulton.
It looked mildly put out, to say the least.
"Huh. Thought Commander Miller threatened Boss with an ass whooping if he started doing that Animal Conservation thing..."
Suddenly, Cookie's rod started to spin out, and he cursed as he grabbed at it and tried to stop it from falling overboard. Tossing his binoculars back into the pack, he took a firm hold and started reeling back his catch, Hard.
A bit harder than necessary, even. With a mighty heave, a great big Yellowfin Tuna fish flew up into the air. Closer.... Closer.......
And in the middle of its trajectory, the bear caught the fish.
.....
God damnit Boss! I know this is your fault! I can feel you looking at me from wherever you are! I'm not taking care of the damn bear! I already have to order supplies for DDog, I'm not trying to order armor for a DBear!
...
At least the Bear looked happy with its meal.
Hell with it. Anything that likes Yellowfin that much can't be all bad. Needs a name though, if only to stop Boss from calling it DBear...