Peeta has just tossed the ball when Daine speaks again, and he returns her thoughtful look. While he knows that he can use the People as a kind of gauge to Daine's well-being, he rarely has one nearby. But he doesn't quite understand Daine's proposition.
"Keep Sarge or Molly?" he asks, incredulous, turning to watch as the pair trot back to them. He's never considered having a dog of his own, and even if he had it would never have crossed his mind to take one of Daine's. Now that he thinks about it, though, it might be nice to have the company. Still, the idea of taking Sarge or Molly doesn't sit right with him, like he'd be taking away a member of Daine's family.
"I couldn't - they're yours." In as much as they chose Daine and she chose them back and they belong to each other. Another thought occurs to him as he ponders. "Unless you meant just keeping a dog?" he asks, turning to Daine. With her connection to the People, he's sure she knows of any number of strays that might be open to having a home (even a possibly temporary one).
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"Keep Sarge or Molly?" he asks, incredulous, turning to watch as the pair trot back to them. He's never considered having a dog of his own, and even if he had it would never have crossed his mind to take one of Daine's. Now that he thinks about it, though, it might be nice to have the company. Still, the idea of taking Sarge or Molly doesn't sit right with him, like he'd be taking away a member of Daine's family.
"I couldn't - they're yours." In as much as they chose Daine and she chose them back and they belong to each other. Another thought occurs to him as he ponders. "Unless you meant just keeping a dog?" he asks, turning to Daine. With her connection to the People, he's sure she knows of any number of strays that might be open to having a home (even a possibly temporary one).