Chas had to admit (to herself, at least) that she did like the sound of that. Not just the idea of having a dog, or dogs... but also the fact that she and Patience were doing it together. It was something they hadn't done in years... Chas couldn't even remember when the last time had been. She was to surprised to realize she'd missed it. "We can go after the painting, if you'd like. Or the day after? My schedule is flexible." She paused for a moment to sip at her drink. Since this conversation thing was actually going well for once, she might as well go with it, right? After chewing on a piece of fudge, she asked with an actual hint of curiosity, "You're sitting for a painting?"