[The mild impact of the ball's landing had his eyes snapping open behind his sunglasses but it was the only move he made until he registered what was going on.
And then the smile started and spread into a wide grin at the sight of the dog. By the time the dog's owner arrived, Shiro was sitting up in his chair, even if he was politely keeping his hands clasped in front of him instead of trying to touch and the smile stayed when he looked up at the woman as she arrived.]
No bother at all. It's been a long time since I've had a dog visit me. [He held out one hand, the human one, palm up, an offering that didn't actually get too close to the dog in case it wasn't welcome.] His name's Hayate?
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And then the smile started and spread into a wide grin at the sight of the dog. By the time the dog's owner arrived, Shiro was sitting up in his chair, even if he was politely keeping his hands clasped in front of him instead of trying to touch and the smile stayed when he looked up at the woman as she arrived.]
No bother at all. It's been a long time since I've had a dog visit me. [He held out one hand, the human one, palm up, an offering that didn't actually get too close to the dog in case it wasn't welcome.] His name's Hayate?