[ Magnus nods and points her way at that, as if to say, exactly. For better or worse, as it were? He pays close attention to how Rose reacts and he's probably doing that Magnus thing where he files the info away for a time when it might be more appropriate to talk about it.

Why is it that they always stumble upon important conversation topics when they're already knee deep in important things to talk about?

Rose, we have to start having silly, frivolous conversations, post-haste. ] Oh, you're looking for adventure, are you? [ he asks, eyes alight with amusement. ] I don't suppose you'd be open to having some exploring partners who aren't canine?