[Those ears get some extremely nice scritches, as does his chin, because Raven rewards and appreciates loyalty, you know? She glances up at Bellamy, then at the dog; he's already looking bigger than the last time she was here.]

Why would you want to? [She shrugs,] I know they're cute when they're tiny, but the bigger they get, the more tricks you can teach them. I saw a video online of two dogs just like Nike carrying groceries.

[She knows that once the dogs get bigger, he'll need a bigger place. This apartment's already starting to feel small, and smell more like dog than human. It won't be cozy forever.

She doesn't say it, however, because him admitting that he doesn't want to go back is still a new thing, and she doesn't want to spook him.]