[He swallows a little bit, mainly because he got flicked on the nose by the end of her cane, and he looks right up at the girl.]

He's not my fucking pet, but sure! He'll be fine! Aside for just getting really vocal sometimes, he's been okay since we got here! Jegus, it'll be okay!

[Oh he knows. He knows. He shall keep his moirail on a tight leash.]