The landing wasnt ideal, he had to admit that, but after all these years he was home. The Returning hero.

How long they had been waiting for him

67 years

Had they been waiting, surely they would have expected my return. Eventually

The ship would take some explaining

He looked out at the icy expanse as orange clad humans began to swarm circling the vehicle.

He bridled, suddenly fearful. 67 years was a long time

First astronaut into space, and a good boy too.

His tail wagged involuntarily

It was time

With trepidation he trotted out to the waiting crowd

“Woof” he said “I am returned”