[Mercury's eyes widen, but she does not demean herself with a similar shriek, even when the dog crashes right into her. Although she doesn't mind the affectionate greeting, she can't help but be conscious of the mud.
Sigh.]
This will be hard to wash out.
[But once it's too late, there's nothing to do but make the best of it, and she gingerly pets the animal anyway.]
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Sigh.]
This will be hard to wash out.
[But once it's too late, there's nothing to do but make the best of it, and she gingerly pets the animal anyway.]
There. You were only excited.