"My roommate, actually," Alexander said with a faint smirk down at the puppy, whose scientific curiosity seemed to extend to being a canine, as he was now sniffing toward the back of the couch. "Which is not to say that William is not a friend, of course, but that does put him in a special category, I believe. He turned just last week; he seems to be doing well, though I'm personally just glad I am not similarly conflicted."