[ she may or may not have dozed off, a little, too cold and immobile for too long to gather and retain enough warmth in her body. she'd heard the barks, but hadn't really processed them, but there's no real ignoring the cold, wet nose nudging her cheek.
she stirs, albeit slowly, blinking groggily at the excitable dog. then its owner. ]
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she stirs, albeit slowly, blinking groggily at the excitable dog. then its owner. ]
...Mention this to no one.
[ priorities. ]