"What you doing out there, lil one?" Eddie asks cautiously, leaning out the doorway of their hideaway. His face has the faintest expression of worry.

A small figure, their hands still gripping their favorite stuffed bear, looks up at Eddie with a smile.

"I jus' wanted to explore! I know you don' wanna let me offa da leash when I'm so small... I'm sorry daddy." They pout, trying their best to look innocent.