My Knife and Shield

A round tan pup holds a kitchen knife in one paw and a gold-brown shield in the other, face set in that half-smug, half-ready look. Soft colored pencil makes the fur warm; the weapons make the cuteness feel armed on purpose. Faint sketch lines linger in the corner, like the next idea waiting. Signed Rayna 6/7. Playful courage, drawn with a grin.