[Oh, Teddie, if only you knew Empress's struggles. SHE HAS BEEN PETTED AND FED AND SHELTERED FROM THE RAIN AND NOW HE'S TAKING ALL THE BURRS AND MATTING OUT OF HER COAT AND IT'S JUST BEEN AWFUL.

She half-opens one eye to look at the person on the feed, then closes her eyes again and imperiously allows York to get on with the grooming.]

Oh, really?

[This conversation is going to be amazing, York can already tell.]

I'll be sure to pick some up from the store later. You got a favorite brand to recommend? 'Fraid I'm not familiar with the ones I saw.