Rio Adopts A Puppy

The full title is " A Neurological Study on the Effects of Canine Appeal on Psychopathy, or, RIO ADOPTS A PUPPY: A Cas Russell Short Story." This is a short story from Rio's perspective whose end coincides with the ending of Half Life. Amidst one of his campaigns, Rio encounters an injured puppy who is innocent and mostly helpless. The story concentrates on his relationship with this dog rather than his current set of bloody goals, and gives insight into his mental processes. The story briefly features Cas through Rio's eyes.