Redhawk Caldera I'm a little angel

Elwood leaned away from Tiarnach, angling his snout so that he could watch the boy's reaction to the feeling of his father's breath ruffling his fur. He seemed to be asking for more, his little mouth working, and then scooted forward and backward indecisively on the ground. Although his eyes weren't open, Tiarnach's face was still exceptionally expressive, and Elwood peered at him as he tried to understand what he wanted.

The pup rolled over, limbs flailing. "You want another boop on your snoot?" Elwood asked, unwittingly hitting the nail right on the head. He smiled, then obliged, nudging him gently again with his nose.