He didn't know the little boy knew Dennis; he figured it was a good thing. "Just be nice, then; you know she likes her tummy scritched, right?" Gabe made his tone conspiratorial, like he was sharing a great secret with Soren. "Dennis loves tummy scritches." The dog nodded, smiling as she put her paws on Soren's little shoulders.
Gabe smiled at Lilo as she came downstairs, watching her with the younger boy, confused when he seemed to poof golden glitter up into the air. "What th - " Shit. "What's that, baby?"