"Well, our shift pattern means there's normally someone around to keep her company. Only a few hours when both of us are out."

Which is good, it means she won't be too lonely. He reaches to pick her up again so she's at their level, so they can talk without crouching down awkwardly, and steps closer to Ianto once more so he can still reach for her. She squirms to rest paws on his shoulder, looking around, and he turns a little so she can still see Ianto while perching on John the way she likes.

"She's old enough that we can take her home any time, but I figure we should buy some puppy-safe things first. A crate for her to sleep in maybe, some toys, food and that kinda stuff."