[ hey, he's just cleaning what he was being offered! ]

Same. No one will ever own me, either. I think I'm too big for that.

[ not exactly a pup anymore, and he's the leader of his people--- despite his behaviors. ]

Do you want me to shift back...? You could nap on me, if you'd like to take one. I don't think anyone will bother to ask questions, especially if we're both sleeping.