Philpott was tolerable, he supposed. Dmitiri was bound into to escape a few times throughout Beau's absence (departure? It wasn't as though he had any future plans to return to Colorado), but hopefully the wards surrounding the zoo kept the invisible smartass from escaping into the general populace. Beau gave a noncommittal hm and made a mental note to write to Philpott sooner rather than later. If he was to become Dmitri's new keeper Beau ought to share a few tips.

He smirked but kept his gaze straight ahead at Murph's nudging. Obviously he had come here to do more than help with Astra. He'd come because a certain red head kept popping into his thoughts so frequently he thought himself crazy. Then, when he found out wanted him as a more permanent fixture in her life as well, Beau realized there wasn't anywhere else in the world he'd rather be. Eva was it for him, and some day he'd prove that to her.

"Watch for the nifflers," Beau warned quietly. Bastien still got his laces twisted if Beau wasn't paying attention.