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[hawkeward]

[ACTION A; 1761 Beaver Street]

[Of course, the dog is the first to notice that something is amiss. The radio, having turned itself on at full volume, rouses the poor beast from his slumber, and the mabari hops off the bed to growl and bark at the offending device. Sadly used to such wakeup calls, Hawke sits up, rubbing her eyes and frowning.]

Maker's breath, boy, there's no need for--

[FWOOSH.

And as she pushes herself to her feet, Hawke falls through the bed, passes through the floor, and lands neatly in the living room. On the couch. Where her not!husband is sleeping. Or, well, where he was sleeping. Oops.]

[ACTION B; wherever]

[Falling through the floor was one thing, but the creepier-than-usual drones are something else entirely. When Merida's drone starts walking backwards and continually asking for the time, Hawke decides it's time to get the hell out of the house and walk the dog.

So, together with Cupcake, she walks through the front door - literally - and sets about exploring the town. She doubts she'll find anything interesting, so she amuses herself by watching the dog phase through trees and fences before peeing on them. Maybe he's doing his business in your front yard!]

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[hawkeward]

[Cupcake eats up the attention like it's some high quality kibble. It's not often that he gets to meet new humans who want to shower him with love and pats like this!!

Hawke, on the other hand, is just amused. The dog is pretty cute, so she can't really blame Juliet.]

Making friends, I see.

[cutesy]

[ Juliet continues to excitingly play with him like he's a brand new xbox.

When Hawke speaks, Juliet finally notices her and offers a friendly wave. ]

Is the doggy yours? He's like, the cutest thing ever!

[hawkeward]

That he is. [She steps closer and kneels down in front of the dog to give him some pats of her own.] This is Cupcake. It looks like he's very pleased to meet you.

[cutesy]

[ Juliet giggles as she affectionately pets the dog behind his ears. ] Hello, Cupcake! I'm Juliet! And I'm here to tell you that you have been a very very good boy! [ She looks up to Marian while she continues her warpath of affection. ] And just who is this good boy's owner?

[hawkeward]

[Cupcake barks happily and, like a true gentlepuppy, gives Juliet a big slobbery kiss on the hand.]

He likes to call me arrrf ruff ruff, [yes she just did her best dog impression] but everyone else calls me Hawke.

[cutesy]

[ Juliet giggles as she continues to pet the doggy and nuzzle its face with her hand. ]

Okay, Hawke! It's nice to meet you! I'm Juliet Starling! So, in dog, I think that's rrrrrruffbowow rrrufarrfruffyelp. What's my name, Cupcake?! [ She observes the dog to see if it ever gives her that exact pronunciation or if it veers a bit. ]