[ frank watches her, remaining completely still. he's good at that, and in softening his gaze to make himself seem less threatening. she nods at max and frank motions that he can go over, which delights the mutt. he bounds up to where nill sits and shoves his nose against her leg, wagging his tail furiously. max had been a guard dog for the kitchen irish, so he can be wary of men; but women and children are his favorites. a sentiment frank shares. ]
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