[He really didn't mean to make her cry. Neither did Brownie, who, upon being told they were going for a walk, bounds over to where her leash hung on a hook and paws against it. All she wants is to meet the person who talked at Duke.
He takes her to the CES at a slow amble, suspecting Allison wants a bit of time. She had been suddenly stately, defensive, then abruptly vulnerable. Exactly what was running through her head is unclear to him, but he knows it isn't good.
When they get to the CES it doesn't take long for Brownie to catch a person-scent on the wind and bound after it, expecting lots of pets and cuddles. Duke follows after her, hands in his pockets, until Brownie finds Allison and noses at her knees.]
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He takes her to the CES at a slow amble, suspecting Allison wants a bit of time. She had been suddenly stately, defensive, then abruptly vulnerable. Exactly what was running through her head is unclear to him, but he knows it isn't good.
When they get to the CES it doesn't take long for Brownie to catch a person-scent on the wind and bound after it, expecting lots of pets and cuddles. Duke follows after her, hands in his pockets, until Brownie finds Allison and noses at her knees.]
Hey, kiddo.