Caleb looks away from the ocean waves at Gabe's voice, and he almost falls over. He was standing completely still, yet he still manages to almost fall on his ass. His mouth drops open as he tries to process what he's seeing.

It's...Gabe. With...furry arms. And paws. And a black button nose and weird little ears, and he looks like he's part...rat dog? But...cute somehow.

"How?" is all Caleb manages to get out, still thinking in ellipses.