(;; he doesn't go out much, but when he does it's to take his dog out to the river, or more like his adopted dad's dog but that's besides the point. )
(;; it's trained, trained really well, so he never fusses with putting on a leash or anything && merely let's it explore the moment they get to said expanse of water. )
(;; he watches, watches as the pup gingerly touches the surface of the water with its nose && he smiles to himself before sitting on a nearby rock to watch it. )
(;; it's quiet, awfully quiet, && he's gotta admit it makes him uncomfortable. )
(;; way too uncomfortable. )