"Of course," Alice doesn't seem to be putting up much of a fight to stay centered on the sidewalk; if Lily ended up knocking her down, Alice certainly wouldn't be upset by it. "I'll keep it in mind, as much as it would pain me not to shower her with treats."

Alice would like to play, but she is unsure how long she can stay here. She pulls away from Lily, smiling down at her. Cup of tea still gripped in one hand, Alice scratches under her chin, "I hope I can have a dog just as lovely as she is someday. The Coffer's Shop is supposed to be a good place to study, yes?"