Noah's smile is small at first, a hidden thing that bursts to light when Adam grants his permission.

Ronan shoves his own feet into his boots as Copper wags her tail furiously, wiggling happily under Noah's hands before trotting in an exuberant little circle, clearly thrilled by the events unfolding.

He arches an eyebrow at the comment before looping an arm easily around Noah's neck, pulling him close. "That's a heavy fuckin' burden, man. What if I forget? Then you'll have to carry Copper's shit with your bare hands."