"Thanks." Her lips twitch as she crosses the threshold, appreciating the invitation. Her attention quickly falls on the dog, though. It's a toss up how he'll react to her, but at least so far, no barking or lunging. "I didn't know you had a dog."

Not that she expected him to tell her. She says it more out of pleasure and surprise. He hadn't struck her as the type to have pets.

"Can I say hi?"