The walk to the shop gave her the opportunity to further enjoy the cool night air with George warming her. Her arm had slipped around his waist, almost too comfortably, more so than she wanted to consider quite yet. She followed his lead until they had finally reached his inner sanctum, only to find her date to be 'attacked' by a flying ball of fur.
Alicia loved animals, and was definitely a dog person to the extent that she couldn't not make a face that screamed 'Oh how adorable!'. She immediately began cooing to the dog and scratching behind his ear, not minding any licking she might get in return.
"Well isn't he the handsome little overlord, yes he is." Her eyes turned to George with a hopeful look. "Could I hold him?"