_{[ There's the barest flicker of a look at that statement, but York doesn't really seem upset by it, and if there's anyone who knows about repressing crap it's Jim. So he says nothing on it, and instead squats down to give the dog said treat and a scratch behind the ears. ]}

I should bring Anastasia over some time. She could use some more friends to wear her out.

<sub>[ He kind of loved that dog-cat, but she could be a handful like all babies were.

He went to the couch and flopped down, tilting his head back to watch York move about. ]</sub>

I really appreciate you getting this stuff for me, you know? Figure I'll say it now before the excitement makes me forget.

_{[ He flashed him an upside down grin. ]}