Clark arrived a minute later, bouncy and eager, his guardian doing some shopping in the area, and Clark holding the permission note as if it was gold. To him, it was better than, really.
He grinned at the whole place as he stepped in.
"This place is awesome!"
His joy was obvious as he inhaled and smiled around, eyes eventually finding Clarice and her dog, and he moved toward her, grinning.
"Hi! I'm Clark, ma'am!" He politely offered her his hand.