Riley

He was, it now seems so
glaringly obvious, born a
solemn little creature.  Yes,
he had a brief fling as a
rapturously rambunctious
puppy, delighting in discovery
and mischief, melting into the
protective arms of those
enchanted by his minuscule
presence, his appealing eyes,
but this aberrant behaviour
very soon surrendered to the
greater appeal of stolid
neutrality, disinterest in
novelty, and penchant toward
drowsy immobility - strolls
superfluous to a life of
leisure where only the
eagerness to cuddle survives.