Miku had cleared off the couch, and as soon as she heard the tell-tale sound of dog nails scratching along a the floor, she turned around, "Shadow-chan!" Miku's chirp was cut off by the sudden weight of dog paws on her shoulders, and the dog and the girl landed heavily on the couch. "Oof! Shadow-chan, don't--your tongue tickles--"

She tilted her head back as far as she could to escape Shadow's doggy kisses. "Steve! Help!"