[It's about then that Wash shows up, Melody and Puddles in tow. He's actually chosen those two deliberately; after everything that's happened, he can't help but be paranoid, and he could use Puddles' size and speed if anything goes wrong. He can hear what Maine is saying, though, and part of him is relieved to know he can still understand the growls, especially after that Nightmare had been so...empty.]
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How's the throat?