[Jay grimaces. It doesn't seem bad, but it doesn't exactly seem good, either. He'll have to look into this some more, before he...]
[Before he tries something stupid.]
[He focuses back on Oscar, reaching between the metal supports to try to give him a good scratch behind the ears.]
At least it doesn't seem to bug him. Does it, Oscar? [His voice drops into the deep, borderline Muppety range exclusively reserved for talking to dogs.] I know a couple people who'd love to meet you!
[He freezes, shoulders tense, and the truth event drags out an explanation, this time in his usual register.]
...One of them's dead. But that doesn't mean he's not...doesn't mean he can't show up here. And I wouldn't've even brought him up if not for the event.
[Time to pet the dog and absolutely not make eye contact with his owner. Good plan.]
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[Before he tries something stupid.]
[He focuses back on Oscar, reaching between the metal supports to try to give him a good scratch behind the ears.]
At least it doesn't seem to bug him. Does it, Oscar? [His voice drops into the deep, borderline Muppety range exclusively reserved for talking to dogs.] I know a couple people who'd love to meet you!
[He freezes, shoulders tense, and the truth event drags out an explanation, this time in his usual register.]
...One of them's dead. But that doesn't mean he's not...doesn't mean he can't show up here. And I wouldn't've even brought him up if not for the event.
[Time to pet the dog and absolutely not make eye contact with his owner. Good plan.]