Ray slung the camera case over his shoulder and pulled out an empty film can, popping the lid off and setting it on the dresser so that his soot sprite could hitch a ride. He was pretty sure Pete hadn't met the little guy, and it'd be a fun surprise to spring on him.

"Yeah, lobby's fine! I just have to throw some kibble in Blue's dish so he doesn't go out of his head and try to get into the bag, and then I'll be right down."