Well, when you both put it that way, how can I refuse? We need to make sure the guards are properly trained, don't we? Just make sure you give him lots of affection. He can get awfully lonely.

[ though he gives DD a subtle "look" before he goes. gotta make sure that he knows exactly what the game is.

it might be a minor 'betray' button that he's going to try to hit, but it'll make for good practice for when the real time comes.

and so, he heads off down the road, making an exaggerated turn into some bushes. Of course, he doesn't intend to stay there for long. ]