You toss the towel around her neck first and gently rub it down. Invisible droplets of water sprinkle your face and arms—a refreshingly cool sensation in contrast to her hot breath. The droplets freed from her fur create a cloud of petrichor into the air, adding a sense of immersion to the whole experience. Moving farther back you dry off her withers, then the cradle of her wings. Her head moves underneath your chin and you gulp as she brings her nose to your collarbone—nuzzling it softly. 