"That would be an understatement. When the most complex conversation I've had for the last few years, aside from during my sleep, has involved an argument with a pup on how wind works, and ahving to explain that it is not, in fact, a giant that stands at the edge of the world and blows, yes, intelligent discussion is a<em>very</em>welcome distraction. Although I can't leave the pack to their own devices for too long."