[ it's okay. he won't ask Yuuri to give anybody the stab. ]

I bet you'd be good at petting and brushing. After all, it looked like you took good care of that brown dog!

[ or at least, it might've been a combined effort? and not just in the looks, but how happy it seemed. ]

But don't worry. Either way, I'll be happy to put my faith in you and your efforts as long as you do it for me.

[ looking back at the rings, he tries to smile. still weak, but he's trying. ]