Let's just say all of those things followed us to the boat. [ because from what she has been able to discern, the puppies can teleport, they haven't aged a day since they've been here, and they seem to understand things much better than normal animals do, to the point you can actually hold a non verbal conversation with them. elena glances at the dalmatian fondly, placing a hand atop its head to give him some scritches before she answers. ]
His name's Buddy, and I think he likes you.
[ not that it surprises her. her smile widens as he meets her gaze, in spite of that achey little feeling in her chest. it's more than just the memory of his comforting her when she'd been so heartbroken, it's more than the fact he's told her he doesn't make it for anyone other than family. it's just getting to see him again. to be close to him like this. it's all of those things. ]
... I did? [ she won't be turning down a cookie a cookie either way, but. ]
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His name's Buddy, and I think he likes you.
[ not that it surprises her. her smile widens as he meets her gaze, in spite of that achey little feeling in her chest. it's more than just the memory of his comforting her when she'd been so heartbroken, it's more than the fact he's told her he doesn't make it for anyone other than family. it's just getting to see him again. to be close to him like this. it's all of those things. ]
... I did? [ she won't be turning down a cookie a cookie either way, but. ]