[ Hope just watches quickly as she tilts her head one way and then another, still terribly curious but not quite reaching out just yet. When Noel raises his hand, she perks up excitedly and lowers her head just enough to start nuzzling his hand. It's enough to get Hope smiling again, chuckling under his breath and glancing between the two. ]

I'm grateful she listens well and is so friendly, I really don't know if I could ever properly train one myself. At least not one that was already grown.