[Goku does stop and stare at Chikusa and the dog practically climbing onto Hakkai's lap. He's not sure if Chikusa is trying to be comforting, trying to drive a wedge between Hakkai and Gojyo, or both. Either way, by the time the dog (which might be Ken. He's not sure but he's starting to think the dog might be Ken) starts licking Gojyo's hand, it's all getting kind of weird.

... Oh, well. Anything that makes Hakkai relax should be appreciated. Back to the conversation.]

I don't see why they'd want us here in the first place.

[Goku knows he's not great at understanding schemes and the like, but the old gods and shinki seem more irritated at them being around than anything else. The ones that do try to be friendly still seem like they'd be happier if they just fitted in and shut up about it.]

You're talkin' about Votelli and those guys, right? I'd rather talk to her and that other kid than Amaterasu and them anyway.

[Sure, Votelli kidnapped a bunch of people with trees and Sotero tried to bury them in lava, but surely they can respect that kind of direct violence. The old gods are just snobbish, which is way more annoying.]

Plus at least they're doin' somethin', even if it's a pain for us. They've gotta know something.