[ Good job, Marius. In return for cooperating, you get a warmer smile this time.

At Percy's comment, Cosette lights up. There's a certain brightness to her expression, like that of a child discovering something new. Apart from the happiness Marius has brought her, this is one of the best things to happen here! ]

Ah, truly? I am glad to hear so. I knew a dog when I was younger, but I never got to spend much time with one. I would have thought I wasn't good with animals, honestly.