Cloud gave up the ball easily, hoping her friend would throw it again. When Raphael hugged her middle she twisted around to lick his neck, then leaned against him a bit.

Her eyes followed the ball as soon as it was thrown again and Cloud broke into a run, barking. She nearly crashed into a tree in her eagerness to get the ball but managed to avoid contact.

Only moments later she returned to Raphael, ball held securely between her teeth, head held high and tail wagging, ready to drop the ball into her friend's hand.