The female husky is a stunning dog with a thick, double coat that sheds heavily. Her piercing eyes, almond-shaped and obliquely set, seem to gleam with an inner light, as if daring you to keep up with her boundless enthusiasm. With a muscular build and athletic physique, she's built for speed and agility.

The is not for everyone. It is cold, expensive, and fur-ridden. The entertainment is a byproduct, not the goal.

Their paths crossed during a botched Gauntlet run. Rex had been cornered in a dead-end alley by a rival pack of Doberman-enforcers. Just as they closed in, a high-frequency whistle cut through the rain. Sasha appeared on a fire escape above, her blue eyes piercing the smog. She didn't bark; she dropped a localized EMP pulse that fried the Dobermans' combat chips.