Alcohol wasn't going to work for tonight. Clear heads were needed. Tea, however, would be lovely. "Tea, thank you," he said, looking at the dog-who-was-a-boy. Crouching down so they were more on an eye level and holding the cane for balance, he gave Kaden a friendly smile.
"Hello lad," he said, sounding warm and friendly. "You're in a bit of a pickle here, aren't you? Don't you worry, we have our best and brightest on the case." He held his hand out, offering it to sniff like he would any other dog.