Christine coughs at the cloud of dust too, but she goes further than allowing a hand lick -- getting down on her knees and hugging the mabari tight.

"You saved me! Such a good boy!" She's visibly shaken from the ordeal, but she looks up at Inessa from her spot on the floor and draws in a slow, calming breath.

"I am now. Thank you. It-- I felt very trapped, and I am afraid I lost my composure." Standing up, she steps around the fallen door to get out before the spirits figure out how to stick a door back on its hinges.