[She smiles.] I'm sure there are other things you'd be able to play on safely. Most places here are public property, though I'd ask first to be sure.

[She watches Laura play with the Deerling, then comes forward and pets one of them herself. It nibbles on her sleeve.] If you'd like to move on to the food, they'll probably follow, and you can play with them some more. [Though she says this easily; if Laura's not quite hungry enough, they can stop to play here.]