"Well," he looked at Caine. "It could be a small one?" Weren't all puppies small in any case?
As they sat there, he pulled her closer as he realized that Caine had fallen asleep in between them, his body resting on Percy's lap and his head snuggled against Meg's side.
"I think that sounds like a plan then," he said. He looked down at Caine. "Looks like someone is finally worn out."