"Well if you're just gonna be all silent and not tell me," Stephen said with frustration, "then I guess I'll go!"

He stood to leave, got to Onyx and paused. Nudged him with a foot. Onyx kept gnawing on the toy.

"Dammit..." Stupid dog, ruining Stephen's dramatic exit! He stepped over Onyx, almost losing his balance, and added, "Enjoy your boat. Good day," as pleasantly as he could, which wasn't much, then left.