[It does manage to make Billy's lip quirk a little, though not quite a smile; it would be difficult to smile at anything right now, seeing what he's seeing.]

That's not true. He knows how to count- if you tell him he gets two treats and you only give him one, he knows.

[At his voice, Optimus is quick to wander away from Loki's chair and snuff at the bag Billy's carrying. With all the blood, Billy can't blame him, and anyway he'd done his job. Billy leaves the door open a crack to let the dog wander if he chooses, stepping back to the chair and laying out the supplies. Kit first- he'll need fresh water and the cloth to clean those cuts.]

I'm glad you're still here.