Rhode heard Teddy's leash jingling, accompanied by his happy barks, before she even turned around. She turned her face up to his, because, angry or not, she still soaked up the literal warmth from his presence. She bent down as much as she could to scratch Teddy between the ears. "Such a handsome boy," she cooed. "Has Daddy been taking good care of you?"
"Hi," she said to Helios, waving at the seat across from her. "I didn't know what you wanted, I ordered you some water, but she should be around again in a minute."