"That, I don't doubt in the slightest," he agreed.
"No, it's fine, it's just...been awhile since I've been around kids," he said, taking the girl, shifting until he found the right stance where he was sure he wouldn't drop her.
"I'm good," he said, in answer to her question. "Settling in at Fort Hamilton. I still need to go back down to DC and get my horse, my lease on the stable is up at the end of the month. I miss being able to ride him whenever I want."