Hushed Willows Dads leave. No reason to be a pussy about it.

Stark had been unprepared for the advance the puppy made on him. The nose made him squirm a bit as it touched his delicate skin, Stark ducking his face down to hide the nastier scars carefully hidden beneath his fur. It only invited questions and although Tambourine wouldn't remember he'd still rather not risk it if Octavia came back and saw him. 

Tambourine quickly plopped his little paws on Stark's face and he laughed softly as the word was mimicked. "Close!" He said encouragingly, giving the pup a little lick to his soft and thankfully round tummy. "You're a smart one, huh, Tam?"