[He knows Murdoc is kidding. He also knows Murdoc missed him just as much as he missed Murdoc- that much is obvious. The tone of their sniping is pretty telling, and it makes him happy. Goddamn he missed this a lot. He missed Murdoc. It's all he can do not to just toss the puppy over his shoulder and jump him right there. It's a good thing he's resisting though, because that would be animal abuse.

That, and Murdoc's reaction is pretty priceless.]

What, you ain't ever seen a dog before? That's a lie, you have one already. It just so happens now you've got two. [He grins.] Saw 'im and thought of you, so I was just like 'why the hell not'.

[He holds it out a little more, urging Murdoc to take him.]

Ain't he the most goddamn adorable poodle you ever saw?