The Dusk makes a small rasping noise deep in what could be called its throat, but Saix just waves it off. Any of its complaints can be saved for later. The dog seems perfectly oblivious to any of Jay's disdain, as some dogs stubbornly are. You can't discourage this one, Jay. Being Saix's dog has only made it more willful. It does, however, make pleading whining noises up towards the Espurr.

"I'm afraid I can only forcefully control one of them," Saix returns dryly.