"'Scuse me?" Allenby grabbed the dog's collar and hauled him up. "You were so chatty a minute ago about your boss's plans."

She held up her other hand, flexing her fingers and curling them into a fist in front of his face. "We're all real sorry about interruptin' your break time there, so let's hear everything about it! ...Unless you wanna have another go. I wouldn't mind havin' another go, would you guys?"