[ he’s hyperaware of what animal he actually resembles. It’s okay. Call him a dog anytime you want.

He softens though and reaches out to tug Squalo into a hug. ]

I know. You’ve always been that way. And you’ve been going through a lot.

...You know you’re not alone, right? Yamamoto would do anything you asked him to, and so would I.

[ so would many others—-there’s a pause. ]

I’d do most things you asked. I’ll help with the dog. And the cats. And that...fish. Okay?