( he feels fine, now. which is more suspicious than not, because he wasn't fine up until this. it'd be nice if there was a clear answer as to what caused his ability to breathe to come back to him, as well as why he was gasping for it earlier as if there just wasn't any. but she shakes his hand and introduces herself to him, so dick figures - he's breathing now, he'll figure out what caused the inability to when he's able. )

I'd hate to interrupt him while he's on the job. ( which is why he's not reaching for bear, nor making any attempt to get his attention directly. while he may not have a military dog himself, he has plenty of experience with trained animals and knows better. ) Nice to meet you, Root. Even if the circumstances could be better.

( as in, not stuck in the middle of canada with no way out better. dick is getting his bearings back now, at least. as his breathing steadies, his shoulders loosen. )

I was actually just out looking for clothes. The ones I arrived in weren't great for the weather, and these are better but not quite the right fit.