Pet regression has always been a viable and safe trauma response to ol' Johnny. When in a state of needing comfort, needing *you,* he begins to act like a wee puppy, adopting the same behavioral patterns as one. Curling up on your lap though he's too big, clinging to you. He feels safe around you, he feels needed and comfortable. Comfortable enough to feel free and be himself without judgement. Soap knows you love him, and he knows he loves you. His caretaker.