[His mouth is twitching trying to not laugh and smile too hard at her obvious excitement. But a small chuckle does escape him as he can't resist the urge to reach over and pat her head as if trying to calm her down.]

Yes, we can. Let me grab my things and I'll meet you outside. You'll want to wear some comfortable pants and boots.

[He looks at the dogs.]

You all wait here.

[They whiiiine they wanna go on a hike toooooo DDDD: But Eustace is adamant. If Lyria somehow manages to succeed... Well, he'd rather not take any risks.]