Pup looks up at his Master’s stern face and realizes he’s in deep trouble. …But he had a lot of fun rolling around, and feels pretty all covered in glossy black paint, so he gives a happy smile and a panting tongue. He hopes being adorable will help him avoid the worst of the spanking.

“…What are you doing?”
The pup looks down, sheepishly. “I…I wanted to know what I’d look like if I had patches or spots?”
“Christ, how on Earth am I supposed to punish you when you’re being that cute?”

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Text is fictional. Edited!