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Nocht could go for something to eat. But she most often could and food could wait. In the face of surprises food could always wait, unless food was the surprise. She turned to huff exasperatedly at him, eyes wide as she went to admonish him affectionately and then saw the smile tugging unsuccessfully at the edge of his muzzle. Nocht's eyes narrowed slightly and she realised what was going on. He was playing with her. She pouted a little in the entry-way and then trotted over to him, rubbing her face against his neck and nipping at his muzzle playfully. "Phoenix." She almost whined, drawing out his name and smiling despite herself. "We can catch something on the way if you're that hungry. But let's go, huh?" She asked, perking up and grinning at him. She hated when he did this, knowing how impatient she could be, but hated it in an affectionate way. One of those things that both frustrated and endeared Phoenix to her. She pattered forward a little bit, eager to go now and then stopped, turning and smiling bashfully. It had taken a moment to remember that she hadn't a clue where they were going. She hopped on her toes a little more and let out a laugh at her own excitement. She was silly. She could deal with that.