You know, via the mental connection Alvery --> Dr. Who, my first reaction upon reading the words "pet companion" was: "I didn't know that Time Lords can be pets!" ;-)
Just found your webic the other day (as part of the 2017 VDSD), looks fun, is it possible to find the old invotives somewhere? Specially the past VDSD entry(s)?
Last call on VDSD vote incentive on TWC. Saturday will be the last day it's up! www.topwebcomics.com/vote/19902