[He is sort of like a big shaggy dog, and the similarity makes her smile.]

All right, then I promise to spend twice as much time with you when I get back. Although, you might think I'm boring if you spend that long with me...

[She's used to being called boring, quiet, dull, and now she realises with the benefit of hindsight the Hounds were always comparing her to the other Veyle. There's every chance Dark might eventually come to the same conclusions.]

Maybe I can think of something fun for us to do while I'm gone?