"Now just what's going on with you..." I muttered, half-laughing as I tried—and failed—to stop the excitable dog-girl from thoroughly smothering me in her overwhelming affection. Of course, I didn't truly try to pry her off of me. I'm not a cruel bastard.
She pulled back and looked at me with an intense gaze. "Blossom has been feeling very bad about her lacking senses!" she declared, puffing out her cheeks in frustration. "Lady Vex, Lady Yoruha, and others have managed to sneak up on Blossom, making her feel useless as Master's supposed scout!"
Her tail lowered, and her ears twitched in clear dissatisfaction before her expression lit up again. "But! Rosie upgraded Blossom's senses!"
I glanced toward my daughter, who floated nearby with the most smug, proud little grin imaginable. Before I could comment, Blossom pounced on her, wrapping Rosie up in a tight, adoring hug.
"Blossom loves Rosie!" she nuzzled into the little tree spirit, her cheeks pressing against Rosie's tiny face.
