One day he'd be a vicious fighter! One day!

... But yes, right now he was a wriggly, squirmy, easily delighted puppy.

Dark Nation was delighted and excited to be paid attention to. If Jono sounded like an idiot to him, he didn't act like it. Did he want some kisses on that hand? He could have some kisses on that hand.

Rufus was going to... try not to sigh. He was going to despair of you, Dark Nation, he really was.