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She caught on quickly and eagerly, darting ahead immediately.  Even with her injured leg he was not likely to keep up well, but that didn't stop him from bounding off after her.  For a while at least he could maybe match her speed, and the fun of it was simply the freedom of running and seeing her enjoy that freedom too.

If she slowed or his pace was enough, he'd bump affectionately against her before picking up to an actual sprint, stretching his legs to their extent to carry his considerable bulk as fast as he could while enjoying the feel of the air.