Immediately, the caninoid’s expression brightened. His long ears pricked upright, his optical display turned distinctly cheery, and his entire tail began to wag. A hapless chair at a nearby table was sent scooting across the floor from the sheer force of excitement.
“Oh boy! Hello, new friend: Rebecca!” Gospel popped up from the floor, and scrambled forward to be sitting next to the table, instead of lying down a few feet away. He was almost tall enough to look her in the eye even from there, but he dropped his head down onto the newly cleared table. Issimo was always teasing that he looked ‘too cute’ that way.
“Perhaps Gospel can have…pets?” He asked hopefully.
Oh my god, that was adorable. Rebecca was definitely reminded of the various dogs she pet in her lifetime. Though those generally tended to wag their entire bodies rather than just their tails, she still found it adorable.
“Yes, you can.”
She gently pet Gospel’s head, absolutely reminded of one of the Great Danes she met several years ago. That one had been a complete sweetheart and loved plopping his head right on her lap.
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