"I don't want you to have to do all of that extra work on account of me," Adam said, rubbing between the wolf's ears and hoping he wouldn't get too upset at Adam's lying. Fine time to grow a conscience, thanks universe. "It's fine, really. It does the job, and that's all I ask." Adam actually had no idea if it was doing its job or not, but that sounded like a good line, didn't it?
At least when Gabe leaned back, the cat had the sense to stop. "What kind of cat is that, anyway?" Adam asked. He didn't know jack about most animals, unless they were dark creatures. Also, he was trying to change the subject a little.