(Kreutzer might not have explicitly told him, but it's not like they were keeping it a secret. Of course he'd know; they're partners.

That actually makes it a bit easier to talk about.)

Barely knowing the puppy is partially why it hurts; I didn't get the chance to know it very well. I was prepared to, but I got my hopes too high up. It stood as much of a chance as I did.

I'm just hoping the cold will numb my emotions.