Solemnly, Alistair says, "Truly, no other trial or tribulation in my life has strengthened me like moving somewhere else when you're sitting on top of me."

He winds his arms more securely around Cullen and starts to lever himself up.

"All right, Gru," he adds to the mabari. "Bedtime."

Gru whines, disappointed, but gets to his feet as well.