"Their own fault for leashing a cat," he pointed out, grinning a bit. "I'm pretty sure dogs are the only animals you can easily leash. At the very least they don't climb trees." Hearing her talk about climbing trees, he looked at it. "I've never climbed a tree before." Rubble and ruins, buildings? Yes. But actual trees no.
He slid his hands into his pockets and wished his friend was here so he could meet his parents. "Still, maybe they'll learn not to do it again."