[Sniper understood the look of interest. Having figured Chibi was much smarter than most dogs, as well as having a general trust of dogs anyway— he'd always said they were loyal creatures, far better than any person could be— he was all-too willing to hold a conversation with the pup, even if it was a bit one-sided. It wasn't as though dogs couldn't listen or understand to a degree just because they couldn't talk; Chibi was no exception. The wolf had already proven to be a faithful companion.

That aside, even he had to admit that he had to talk to someone on occasion. With his parents no longer there, Chibi had become that someone, in a way. Another sigh escaped him as he thought about his own dog. Better times.]

It's not so bad, sometimes. [Another laugh, more nervous this time, as he thought about something that surprised him in an odd way.] The ears on the hood are ridiculous, and I can do without her coddling me like some pup, but it's... been a long time since I had someone who wanted to be that close. I never have been any good with this sort of thing.