[ There is... zero sympathy coming from Lightning's way right now. In fact, she's actually growing sterner about it, and a little annoyed that she's having to since Hope doesn't seem to be getting it. ]

If you don't keep it simple, you're just going to end up confusing him--

PLAY, LIGHT, YES! PLAY!

[ And... seems like someone's attention has been diverted in the mean time. Lightning frowns, then bends to put her hands in the growing ruff around the puppy's neck to pull him towards her. Her eyes stay down. ]

He can talk a little... but he's still just a dog. Leave your things out, and it's your fault you're walking around looking like an 'idiot' with teethmarks everywhere.