Trip looked up at the voice and the politeness bred into him from birth brought a friendly smile to his face, even if he didn't quite completely feel it yet. Sure he was better then three days ago but it still needed work.

"Nah, it's alright. He was just keepin' me company." As the little dog scampered back to his owner, Trip wiped the sand off his shorts. "Real friendly lil guy ya got there."