"Come on, calm down." Though he feels awkward doing so, he rubs Irvin's back, hugging the dog. It's the first time since he let Irvin mount him and a dark heaviness sinks into his stomach when he realizes that he still enjoys cuddling Irvin. The warmth, a heart beat below the thick fur and knowing that Irvin likes him -- he should shove him away, that'd be normal.

"We need to get back home. Don't want to disappoint Jade, right?" His voice is soft and quiet, even as he tries to get Irvin off his legs. "Be a good boy, Irvin."