I forgot to mention that I too have a sidekick, therefore launching me into the exalted realms of science fiction, fantasy, and superhero characters.
Her name is Nala the Super Hound, and she follows me around the house. She shows a particularly ferocious attitude toward the mailman, the Comcast repair guy, and any solicitors foolish enough to brave our door. She also excels at protecting her pet cow.
I couldn’t ask for a better partner in crime .
The Practical Free Spirit 
Aww!!!!
Nala FTW!
I can’t wait to meet her. And look! She even takes on vicious cows for you. What a badass sidekick!
Actually, she’s more likely to be protecting the cow from me. She loves that cow with her entire doggie heart.
Can’t wait to have our dogs meet!
It’s so cute it actually pains every male cell in my body.
Not that men don’t like cute fuzzy critters. It’s just this one is especially adorable, and I can’t be seen petting, paying attention to, or even commenting on something like this.
…. whoops.
I think you’ve blown your cover….
And yes, readers, that is a sonic screwdriver she’s holding in the top photo. She wasn’t kidding about secretly being a science fiction character.
Only now I guess it’s not so secret.