Euugh, I'm itchy just with them so close by. [ He wasn't allergic to dogs and everybody knew it, but he was just being his usual whiny self. Meanwhile his daemon hopped over to the front window to stare out at all the doggies on the porch, black tail swishing curiously. ]

I've been cleaning for hours, I deserve a break. [ Given the current state of the place it was more like maybe one hour, but it wasn't like Rosie would know the difference- Vex had seen the way she kept her place back home. ]

Put up your feet, dear. I'd offer you a drink but all I have is really shitty wine, straight from the bottle and I've already put my lips on it. But if you're into that. [ He waved his hand at the bottle on the dilapidated table. ] Have at it.