He coughed as he tried to speak but as soon as the puppy came running over he jumped up and ran for the couch. “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” He shouted, standing up on the cushions as the puppy lolled it’s tongue around as if it would eat him at any second. He bent over and grabbed a pillow, waving it around at the dogs face.
“Hestia,” Aries growled through grit teeth. He cleared his throat, only now realizing his secret fear of dogs was shining through. He looked back and gave a tight smile and nervous laugh. “I’ve got terrible allergies ya know-GRAAAH!” The puppy took hold of the pillow and he willingly let go, shooing it away with his arms. “Take it! Take it!”