"Bailey, hug her back," Kennedy admonished the rabbit, scowling, as if Bailey were capable of complying. (Why not? People were supposed to do what Kennedy said, right?) "Don't look scared! She's not gonna hurt you!"

Bailey didn't exactly look reassured by this, it had to be said.

"...I give good hugs too," Kennedy added, for no particular reason. It just seemed like the thing to say.