[Yeah, he figured. Eli's expected reaction gets Arven to laugh- a relieving sign that things are gonna be okay. Hopefully.]

C'mon, have a little faith in your buddy Arven. I asked for a reason!

[He keeps a firm grip on Eli as he steers them toward the way down.]

Let's go, Mabosstiff.

[Woof. Mabosstiff positions himself on the other side of Eli for additional support in case things go pear-shaped.]

Say, Eli, something you said got me thinking... We should go camping sometime. I've always preferred the outdoors, too.