K and Mango are, indeed, there - and Mango has grown quite a bit over the last couple months, filling out somehow even more despite how solid she already was. The moment she spots Sable and Drake she drops into a play bow, tail wagging furiously, but she's too excited to hold it, wiggling and barking and jumping. K, aware she'll calm down once she can reach them, waits calmly even though he can't help but smile.

It's reflex - thoughtless and conditioned - that when Drake gets in closer, he offers, "Would you like help with that?" And, "It's good to see you. We're ready."