Lizzie Bell snorted again, shaking her head despite Jake's calming hand on her neck. The boy eyed the other, though, finally ducking his head and offering a quiet, "...sorry," by way of apology.

Mojo, however, had no such fear and bounced over enthusiastically, tail (and butt) wagging happily, looking to meet this new person he'd never seen before. How you do, stranger?