[ When Will saw the lab, his body posture softened and he relaxed the features of his face. He was careful not to smile, aware that the gesture could be interpreted as aggressive when working with canines, but instead he kept his movements slow and calm. ]

Hey there, [quick check] girl. You keeping watch over someone? That's a good girl, it's alright I'll stay right here.

[He held his hand out, palms up but otherwise made no motion towards the dog. He didn't speak Russian, so the words meant nothing to him, but the growly voice was familiar.][ Will spoke the man's name (or the name he was given) waited a moment and then spoke to the dog again. ] Are you looking out for Peter, girl? That's a good girl, I didn't get to meet you when Peter and I met the other day. Do you remember Peter?

[ He continued to speak in a voice pitched at a normal tone, alternating between talking to the dog and to the man, deliberately using the name over and over. ]

Peter showed me some interesting places to visit, outside the city walls. Has he taken you to any of them? I think he might have a hard time getting you up in a tree. Peter, this is your dog, yes?