[ Thoma might have been spared his embarrassment if this had been a polymorph spell and Ori truly turned into a dog; but unfortunately for the both of them, she's merely temporarily dog-shaped and has her full wits about her. Still, though, when he pets the fluff around her neck she can't help but sit down and kick one of her hind legs reflexively. She definitely isn't used to getting this kind of attention and honestly, it feels kind of nice—?
No sooner than their collective situational awareness returns does she also think wait, is this weird? and she likewise stands and takes a step back. Her ears pull back and she gives a little whine when he falls, too, because that must have hurt!
To save them both from any further embarrassment, Ori quickly shifts back into her tiefling form and takes a step towards him with a hand reaching out, tucking her hair back shyly with the other; all the while, the flowers woven into her hair seem to perk up, and a new bud or three sprouts forth, too. She can't help the warmth that flushes across her face even as she tries to reassure him, ]
Hey, um— it's alright! I'm sorry that you fell, Thoma. Can I help you up?
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No sooner than their collective situational awareness returns does she also think wait, is this weird? and she likewise stands and takes a step back. Her ears pull back and she gives a little whine when he falls, too, because that must have hurt!
To save them both from any further embarrassment, Ori quickly shifts back into her tiefling form and takes a step towards him with a hand reaching out, tucking her hair back shyly with the other; all the while, the flowers woven into her hair seem to perk up, and a new bud or three sprouts forth, too. She can't help the warmth that flushes across her face even as she tries to reassure him, ]
Hey, um— it's alright! I'm sorry that you fell, Thoma. Can I help you up?