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Nothing particularly important happened for a few moments before the largest shape in the den suddenly loomed closer, soon obscuring Grub's view entirely. There came the familiar sensation of being snatched by the scruff and lifted. The pup went pliant and made no protest, blinking slowly at the slight motion blur.

Next thing she knew, she was settled back on the ground and maneuvered into place by that big, gloomy shadow. There was a flash of pink and white, accompanied by the likewise familiar pass and press of a damp, warm tongue. Grub let out a single and nearly inaudible grunt, then shut her eyes and gave herself over to these ablutions.