Irvin bounds up to them before Jade can reply, his tail wagging furiously as he barks and circles around them, pressing against their legs and licking at any exposed skin he can find. Jade scratches him behind the ears, but the dog seems to prefer staying close to Shinjirou.

"I might take Irvin for a walk while you're doing your chores." There's no reason to force Shinjirou outside. He's unsettled him enough today.