"They have a good eye for people and they like to help out. I have snakes too, but they stay indoors where it's warm." Anduin offered with a chuckle. One of the dogs, a large, rangy hound, pressed close for a head scratch before running off towards Ichiru, clearly expecting more scratches from this exciting new person. Anduin took the opportunity to study the other.

The stranger's tone was short but not necessarily rude. He had dealt with terse sorts all his life navigating the House of Nobles and put that to use now, adopting a gentle smile.

"Well, for what it's worth, welcome to my temple."