[He immediately looks apologetic, holding up his hands.]

My apologies, Diana.

[Please don't hurt him.

Roxy's ears perk and she barks back in greeting. Hi mom!!!]

Well, perhaps then...Lana, would it be alright if I took a few of them for the time being and then once they've grown a bit then can come back to join the back? Just to give Diana a bit of a break from such a large group of puppies?