[ Do not look at the small, barely-weaned, hideous dog tucked into the crook of Alistair's arm. Don't do it. Look at his face, which is a little grumbly-looking around the edges and a little suspicious around the eye; look, and fall for this totally effective attempt at distraction from the fact that he is putting that small, barely-weaned, hideous dog that does not warrant attention down on the bed. ]
NSFW: just kidding, there's a puppy in here
Did you have Michel de Chevin in here earlier?