[CC Command: Ride 'em, cowboy!]<br/><br/>You stare down at the cowering dog, before a smile comes to your face. When not threatening to eat you, this thing is really cute looking. You reach down to scratch its neck, only to have this beast shy away from your hand. You coo gently, and try again, the rough texture of the beast's weather-worn fur a wonderful contrast to the cold stone you stand on. You just want this closer to you... To keep you safe and warm...<br/><br/>[Loyalty Check: ... Success!]<br/><br/>Carefully, you grab hold of the dog, who was still enjoying you petting him, and pull yourself up on top of his back. He lets out a surprised gasp, automatically standing up just as you straighten yourself on his back. Thanks to your Frail weight, he has no trouble carrying you ou, and from the sound of his thumping tail, it seems he is happy to have you on his back!<br/><br/>Giving him a loving rub on the neck, you tell him to "go" and he begins to walk forward. It doesn't seem his movement is slowed by you at all. You can feel his muscles rubbing against you as he walks... And you can't decide if it was a good idea to not cover your nethers first.<br/><br/>But hey, you have a mount now!<br/><br/>The thrilling ride doesn't last long, though, for as you pass by the second dog, it suddenly clambers up to its feet. Its belly sags low, the struggles within much weaker than before. The second Dire Dog begins to growl, causing your dog to stop in his tracks.<br/><br/>From where you are, you still can't see the far wall. Thus, right now, it would be a total guess as to where the exit is... If there even is one.