I trained her to recognize that as a gesture that someone isn't a threat.
[Dark Nation stares at Cloud for a long moment, following his movements with a sharp gaze. She seems to be considering what to do, weighing the options but when Cloud doesn't make any movement to attack she finally steps closer to him.
Keeping her body between Cloud and Rufus, she leans over to sniff at Cloud's hand curiously. Rufus lets out a breath but still keeps his hand near Dark Nation's leash, ready just in case. He does appreciate Cloud being willing to make this attempt, knowing it wasn't easy.]
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[Dark Nation stares at Cloud for a long moment, following his movements with a sharp gaze. She seems to be considering what to do, weighing the options but when Cloud doesn't make any movement to attack she finally steps closer to him.
Keeping her body between Cloud and Rufus, she leans over to sniff at Cloud's hand curiously. Rufus lets out a breath but still keeps his hand near Dark Nation's leash, ready just in case. He does appreciate Cloud being willing to make this attempt, knowing it wasn't easy.]