Angel?Yeah? she looked up, all blue-eyed innocence.I felt stupid, but... Can Total, um, talk?Uh-huh, Angel said casually, squeezing water out of her hair.I stared at her. He . Total talks, and you didn't tell me?Well... Angel looked for him, saw he was pretty far away, and lowered her voice. Don't tell him I said this, but he's actually not that interesting.
In this scene, a character is surprised to learn that a dog named Total can talk, which they didn't know before. Angel, another character, responds casually, indicating she knows about Total's ability but chose not to reveal it earlier. She seems comfortable and nonchalant as she talks about Total, suggesting familiarity with the situation.
Angel also hints that Total isn't as fascinating as one might think, especially compared to her own perspective. She points out that Total is far away and advises to keep some things secret, implying a level of discretion and the importance of not revealing Total's secret to others. The scene reveals relationships and personalities subtly through their dialogue.
