Tuktu Weir woke up on the wrong side of reality

He snorted, and was about to tell Burke just what he thought of that, but then the old man finally caught on.
You could say that. Nathaniel fixed his intense blue gaze on his father, tone sarcastic and slightly bitter. Then he rolled to his feet and shook his own fur out, a slowly boiling anger bringing life to his weakened muscles. He looked away, finding himself unable to meet Burke's eyes when he next spoke. This isn't exactly the reunion I imagined.
Then he paused, thinking, for a long few moments. When he finally looked back at Burke, he was half smiling, but it wasn't a happy smile. I hope you're not expecting me to call you dad.