Gold rubbed a temple with his free hand. "...What, as opposed to staying around to argue? You said you were stepping out, that was enough."

He glanced at the dog, who had been mostly docile but had definitely lifted his head as soon as a voice came through on the phone. Whether the thump-thump of his tail was audible through the receiver, he had no idea.

"...None to speak of. ...Actually. Not burgers."