I can't tell you how many times I've reached under a table or something to pet my dog and hit the wrong end.
Embis can have the same problem, but most of the subjects of their petting can have the same reaction to it my dog does-
Indifference.
Butter's way too happy to care right now herself- Pouch instinct is a wonderful thing some times.

Sequel to these:
https://www.deviantart.com/daaberlicious/art/Or-Else-The-Rumbah-GETS-IT-pt-1-902995695
https://www.deviantart.com/daaberlicious/art/Or-Else-The-Rumbah-GETS-IT-pt-2-902995767