[ Cullen wonders if it will be the same with his mabari, once they've been together long enough. If the dog will be able to tell those who are trustworthy from those who are not.

If so, it will be a useful means of detection. One he wishes he would have had years ago. ]

Mabari were originally trained to fight beside us. Many of my countrymen today go to war with mabari at their side. [ He glances toward his own dog. ] Though truthfully, I think I would prefer that mine never see battle.