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[he's reaching down for Ranger, but the dog is already getting to his feet again, shaking himself off, and Euphie is now the one sinking down, which is a little more alarming. has she been taking care of herself? is something happening that affected them both?] Euphie, what--
[he starts to step forward, but he just -- stops. and now he's really confused. there's like... a wall...? puts his hands flat on it]