"I don't mind, kids asking questions is just how they learn things." Beauford rasps, reaching out to shake Lighter's hand with a small grin. "Beauford Tannen, pleasure to meet you both."

Beauford glances down at his leg and smiles a little at Boney, reaching down to let the dog sniff at his freehand. It'll smell like drinks, soda, chemicals, powder and a little bit like...beef jerky.

"No Fuel, I just had a little accident at work. One of the girls I worked with was a little bit off with the aim of her perfume the other day, and it turns out I'm a little bit allergic to something in it."