This is not a normal or healthy situation. Dogs should be taught proper boundaries when interacting with humans. Licking from chin to forehead can be invasive and may make the girl feel uncomfortable or even be at risk of getting sick if the dog has any kind of infection. It's important to train the dog to have more appropriate ways of showing affection, like gentle nudges or sitting calmly beside the person instead of this sort of licking behavior.
Well, perhaps in the fanfic, the girl is a kind-hearted animal lover. She has just rescued the dog from a difficult situation. As a sign of gratitude and affection, the dog licks from her chin all the way to her forehead. This lick could be seen as a unique form of communication between them, and then they go on adventures together in the neighborhood, with the dog always by her side protecting her.
No, it's not that common. Usually, dogs might lick a person's face in a more random way rather than specifically from chin to forehead. But it could happen if the dog is in a particular position or if the girl has something on her face in that area that the dog is interested in.
It could be a sign of protection. Bernard might be marking the girl as someone he wants to keep safe. In the animal world, licking can be a way of claiming or protecting, and in this fictional context, it could carry a similar meaning.
It could be a simple description of a dog showing affection to a girl in an exuberant way. Maybe the dog was really excited and licked the girl all the way from her chin to her forehead.
It might be a sign of the dog's loyalty and protectiveness. In the dog's world, licking can be a way to show that it cares about the girl. The chin and forehead are areas that the dog can easily reach, and by licking them, it's like the dog is saying 'I'm here for you, you're important to me'. Also, the dog could be in a very happy mood, and this is just its exuberant way of sharing that happiness with the girl.
In the context of the fanfic, this licking action might be a form of communication. Maybe the dog has some special abilities or knowledge. Licking from chin to forehead could be its way of transmitting a message to the girl, like a secret code that only she can understand, which could then lead to a series of events that unfold the story further.
In the context of the fanfic, it could be a cultural or traditional gesture. Maybe in the world created in the fanfic, Great Danes are seen as sacred animals. Their lick from chin to forehead is a ritualistic act that bestows good luck or a special status on the person they lick. So when it licks the girl, it's like she's being honored in some way.
Well, they could be friends in a very affectionate and perhaps a bit eccentric way. Maybe Bernard has a really strong bond with the girl, like a loyal pet would have with its owner, where the licking is a form of showing extreme closeness.
The girl should take quick action. Wash her face right away, of course. After that, depending on the situation, if it's a friendly dog she knows well, she can try to teach it a more appropriate way to interact, like just a quick lick on the hand. But if it's a strange dog, she should not only clean her face but also make sure she is safe from any potential bites or other unwanted behaviors. She can also inform the local animal control or relevant authorities if she feels that the dog's behavior is out of control or if she has been made to feel threatened in any way.