Oh my God. I’m in love. “Hi, Sora! Hi, baby,” I found myself crooning in a high, sweet voice I hadn’t used since I was sixteen. “Oh, look at you,” I purred, getting down on my knees to dig my fingers into the thick fur at her neck. “You’re lovely. You’re such a good girl, aren’t you?” She gave a high bark of agreement. “Aw, I knew it,” I said, smiling bigger and brighter than I probably had in years. She barked again, then let her tongue hang out as she panted in excitement. Her smelly breath fanned over my face and a big, fat drop of dog drool landed with a messy splat on my left boot.
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