Too bad. Maggie could use a service dog to do her counting for her.

"Oh." It's funny how somebody who feels like she's the most adult an adult can get, Maggie still remains stunted and childlike in her reactions to certain facets of life. Animals shouldn't be one of them, but that's the way life is for her.

Burned hand forgotten, she hesitantly reaches out toward the canine, only to stop and pull her hand back. Right. Service dog. Not a regular pet to be patted by complete strangers.