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[very_practical]

[Jane couldn't have missed the fliers around the school. How could anyone, really? They were everywhere

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[Action] Wishes she had a sleeping Dug icon :C

[retriever_dug]

[Don't mind, Dug. He's just taking a nap in his basket.. again. It's tiring planning all these tracking 101 lessons when you're a dog. In between that and tracking squirrels, Dug is a very busy pup.

But, if Jane tries the door, she'll find it open. Come on in, but wake him up gently, ok? And that noise? It's just Dug snoring!]

[action] Aw, I'll try searching for one for you.

[very_practical]

[She can hear his snoring from the hall. She carefully opens the door nice and slowly, and has to smile when she sees him all curled up asleep. A little "Aw," escapes her lips. He's just so darn cute.

She kneels down beside the basket and pets his head, thinking that perhaps it'd be best for her to come back later and let him sleep for now.]

[Action] <3 He will wake up.. eventually >>;

[retriever_dug]

[His legs start to twitch, moving a little in a running motion, yet his eyes remain shut.

Looks like Dug is having another one of his Squirrel-chasing dreams - he growls a little in his sleep, the rodent must be proving difficult to catch!]

[very_practical]

[She giggles softly, moving from scratching his head to scratching his belly.]

I wonder what you're dreaming about, boy.

[retriever_dug]

[In his dream, the squirrel has suddenly grown bigger and is.. scratching his belly - What kind of dream is this? Dug isn't entirely sure he likes this dream anymore!

Slowly, as he begins to wake up, the squirrel is replaced by a familiar person - Jane! It only takes him a few moments to realise that he has, in fact, woken up and that Jane isn't a dream - she's really here!

He starts panting happily, his tail beating against the side of his basket as he looks up at his friend sleepily]

Hi there, Jane! I am very happy to see you!

I'm sorry for taking so long with my tags. Busy time, I'm afraid. My apologies. :(

[very_practical]

[She jumps slightly when he suddenly jolts awake, then offers a sheepish smile.]

Oh! Hello Dug. I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to wake you.

[Action] It's fiiine! I'm busy atm, too. Take your time! <3

[retriever_dug]

[He sits up slightly, yawning as he does. He then butts his head against Jane's in greeting.]

It is ok Jane. I am not annoyed. I am just so happy you are here to see me. I was hoping we could talk soon!

I wanted to ask you if heard about Miss Charlotte's Winter Ball?

[very_practical]

Oh my... actually, yes. I just happened to be thinking about that just now.

I'm not certain if I'll be going. [Bit of a frown as she thinks about missing out on it.]

[retriever_dug]

[Dug blinks in confusion - Jane seems sad, why?]

What is wrong, Jane? You seem upset. Did you forget to eat today? I always get upset when I forget to eat.

[very_practical]

No, no. I'm all right. [Light chuckle.] And I've eaten today, no need to worry.

I'm just a bit worried about Miss Charlotte's ball. It's a long way's away, and I.. don't even have anyone to go with. I'll feel terribly awkward there alone.

[retriever_dug]

But, Jane! I am going too!

I asked Miss Charlotte and, oh boy, she is going to let me come! I told her I would be a very good dog and she said yes! I am very excited! Please say you will come too!

[PUPPY DOG EYES YOU CANNOT RESIST!]

[very_practical]

[She looks quite surprised, and her surprise quickly shifts to worry.]

Oh my, you are, Dug? All by yourself? Will your owner take you... b-because surely you can't travel there alone?

[The image of the poor, helpless dog traveling so far, unattended and with no one taking care of him, makes her lip quiver. The puppy dog eyes certainly don't make her feel any less worried for him.]

[retriever_dug]

This is where I wonder how Dug would actually get there alone

But Jane, that is what I wanted to talk to you about!

I was hoping that we could go together! Everyone else is going on a thing called a tram and then a boat. I think we can too!

[MOAR PUPPY DOG EYES]

[very_practical]

[Well. There was no way she could refuse now.
A look of determination spreads on her face as she now becomes quite resolute.]

I most certainly will go with you, Dug. I can't have you riding on the tram and on the boat by yourself! Goodness no... not to worry, I'll take care of you.

[She gives him a reassuring pat on the head.]

[retriever_dug]

[Dug nods, panting away happily - He wasn't too sure why Jane seemed so worried - as far as Dug knew, the Mist had retreated. They would be safe to leave the Academy now, surely?]

Thank you, Jane, oh thank you!

We will travel together and have so much fun, oh yes!

[very_practical]

[Sorry Dug, but Jane doesn't trust that mist for a second. It's surprised her far too many times than she'd like to count.]

Heh, y-yes. I'm sure we'll enjoy ourselves.

I'd best find start searching for a dress right away then.