That dog was not a dog. It wasn't even the dancing that told Ianthe that but its thalergy. A summoned creature, like Moon Dregs. Ianthe decided she absolutely had to inflict Peony on Junpei at some point. He'd hate it.

For as much as Ianthe was a beanpole and looked like a stuff wind would blow her over, trying to move her in that moment was like running facefirst into a wall. She did turn but that was after an intentional moment.

"You do realize this is a community where people talk. You just made your life here harder for no apparent reason and you still overpaid for a fucking ribbon," Ianthe replied, keeping a hand on Peony but not walking any faster than usual.

An angry cry went up behind them as the vendor realized something had manipulated her.

"Decide right now if you're going to settle this here or let it become gossip."