Don't know how the dog's lead got severed (that is way too clean to have broken from wear and tear, and he was only out there for about 15 minutes on his own), but I'm glad he didn't take off as a result. This does pose a problem as far as housecleaning is concerned, though. Guess I'll just have to shut him in the bathroom when I go to sweep and mop. >.>
+I definitely need to be more discriminating on whose work I beta-read. This person has put a few too many restrictions, and it's genuinely stressing me out trying not to overstep. ._.
++In semi-related news, I'm having mood-swings regarding edits. You know, the usual. Gods, no wonder it takes me so many drafts. x_x