[Meanwhile, Will recognizes the outburst for what it is, and recognizes himself as the adult here. He straightens up, fixing the last of the buttons over his undershirt, and keeps a calm, level voice to match a neutral face...and counter slightly shaky fingers, ignoring the scarf's resurfacing.]
All right.
[Just like that, he agrees. He obeys.]
I'll head to the dog park. Should be back before dinner.
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All right.
[Just like that, he agrees. He obeys.]
I'll head to the dog park. Should be back before dinner.
[...if he says it out loud it will be true.]