“Thank you.” said to Twig and gave her a gentle rub around the ears and continued to collect the papers. “I could always carry her when if she gets to tired. I’d offer to carry you as well but I think our height differences might pose a problem."
He offered a small smile to him and stacked the papers up on top of the tables.
Twig wagged her tail and went back to lying down once it seemed that everything was back to status quo; papers back on the table, pets given, and her master no longer giving signs of an oncoming anxiety attack. Job well done.
Meanwhile, Hakuba fought the color that came to his cheeks at the somewhat awkward joke, but managed a genuine little laugh, despite. It was the smile from Shinichi that really sold it. "God, and I know I’m underweight, but I’m certain that I way more than you do. Let’s avoid having to have you carry me, I think… A leisurely walk or a cab would be just fine.”
He took up the tea cup again, expression all-together amused as if he had far too many private jokes that he was unwilling to share.