[It takes a minute or two, but finally the door opens, revealing Allison: nose red and eyes raw at the top of the ladder leading down into Duke's cabin. A dog's head peers through the door as well so Brownie can evaluate the visitor, and on Allison's shoulder, held steady by one of her hands, is the ever growing Duchess, tucked securely against Allison's neck and raising an ear as she sniffs the air with avid curiosity.
Wordlessly, she steps aside to allow Steve entry into the cabin, shooing Brownie gently aside to give him room.]
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Wordlessly, she steps aside to allow Steve entry into the cabin, shooing Brownie gently aside to give him room.]