"Well look at this dust mop," Gabriel said with a grin. "Oh yeah. I think he'll give Big Red back there a good run for his money. What do you think furface? Ready to find a forever home with a moose?"

The paperwork finished and deposit paid, Gabriel leaned on the outside of the shelter, basking in the sun beside Sam. Dogs. They were going to have dogs. And a house. He was going to have to get on that tonight. Quirking a grin up at Sam, he nodded towards the little square of shops. "Ice cream before we head back?"