Re: quicklog: eddie/steph in Wonder City
[Eddie expected her to let him coil into a snake and rattle his tail. He thought a hiss would fall deaf behind her walls. When she apologized, the tension in his shoulders loosened and he returned a cautious smile.] I don't want just animals. [He said and lifted his hand to let the dog smell his palm.] Don't get me wrong, I like pets. They keep me sane-ish. But, [Eddie realized he was breaking his promise to not talk about kids and he shook his head.]
I'll get the towels. [He pointed at her.] You name it. It's your dog now. Trust me, it needs to be. [Matilda wasn't there's, she was his. This new dog was Stephanie's.]