[ Cullen nods, considering that answer. It sounds a great deal like what he knows of mabari. Not everything, admittedly, since he's never had one before or even been around them prior to finding this one, but he knows enough. ]

It sounds as though he shares similar traits with mabari. They too take their cues from us, though occasionally they read those around us better than we can. In those situations, we must heed their advice.

[ If such a thing happens with Cullen, he hopes he'll be able to listen to what the pup's telling him. He can be... stubborn. ]

Should the situation warrant it, will he fight at your side?