"Mm. Need another pair of hands to clean up when you're done?" She's no artist, but she can help in her way. "You know, some people say marble dust is the best sort of exfoliator. It might not be so bad."

Spending time with a cute puppy can be a balm to a troubled soul. Happy timing for everyone. Puppy's not going to complain about more scratches. "So you decided to sculpt them? I guess that makes a kind of sense."