[She let out a small squeak when he had tugged her along, but kept up with each sharp turn. Although she was immensely grateful when they came to a stop, allowing her to catch her breath and push some hair out of her face.]

My shoes? Oh!

[Despite it all she had to smile sheepishly.]

I wasn't wearing any. Or, well, I was wearing sandals but the strap broke on one of them so I was carryin' them, but I guess I dropped them. [There's a pause and then she pouts.] They were super cute too, shoot.