[ She can't help but smile since absolutely no one's looking and fondly ruffles the spot between Toboe's ears. ]

I'm going to be very cross if I find out you're tricking me you know.

[ There's no bite to the warning so it's probably reasonable to think she's leaning toward Toboe being more of a 'dog' than a 'transformed person'. Whether she'll really be cross if she finds out the truth is questionable.

After a nice round of petting, Gaia crouches to be on better level with the wolf, looking like she's trying to puzzle the matter in front of her. Namely, the intriguing notion that animals can be Sleepers too. ]

I suppose you probably could use some food. Are you on your own? [ This time the dried beef comes out of the bag and is offered to Toboe on the open palm of her hand.]

I wonder if you even know what to do with that bag of yours. You might not think it's any of my business of course. But I'd hate for someone to take advantage of you.