"Hey, there's not much in this place that's fun. If it makes you happy, you should do it. Still not sure why telling everyone that you're slow makes you happy..." She's smiling, because the effort required to put on a blank face is currently not worth the benefit. Who's Major going to tell? Who would believe him?

Minor really is a cute little thing, yipping and snuffling contentedly and licking at their hands while he squirms around. Natasha is ready to grab him if he tries to make another break for it, but so far he's showing absolutely no indication of wanting to run again. Puppy's attention span. Whatever made him desperately desire freedom has currently been forgotten in favour of love and attention. "He's going to need a harness. He's too little and energetic to be walked on a collar. You'll hurt him. Do you have any paracord?"