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[When he hears the puppy bounding off, he sits up, preparing to run after if need be. But! Oh. It's a cute girl and she seems to not be minding the puppy-assault. So when she addresses him, he perks up, grinning.]
Oh -- yeah. [He pushes himself up out of the grass, walking in their direction.] Sorry about that. This guy's got a whoooole lot of energy, hehe.