[color=f26522]"Keeps ya in good condition to deal with some of these crazies around here am I right?,"[/color] shooting a smile his way [color=f26522],"Of course you know I am only kidding, you and Miss Nancy work harder then most in this place. Just thought I would try and turn your little lips into a smile."[/color] 

Hoping that Joshua would really understand he was being truthful, Xander started slowly pacing in front of the door. Josh here was a tough cookie to crack. Xander really enjoyed getting to know other's that he felt deserved respect, however he knew a guard opening up to a patient would be a hard bargain to snag. [color=f26522]"So, quick question for you Josh. What would it take to let me pet old Ichi there?"[/color] Throwing his hands up, [color=f26522]"I know, I know strange request, and think of it what you will. But I tell ya I truely do miss getting to hang out with pups as much as you get the chance to. Feel free to say no as well, I won't pry."[/color]

[@Polaris North]