[Yesss, right behind the ears. And don't forget his belly, either. Garahel thanks Kain with a lot of licking and happy wiggles in turn.]

He tried to bring you a piece of cake, too. I had to convince him that you wouldn't want anything that was in his mouth.

[Catching up, Inessa just shakes her head at her canine bundle of nonsense before looking Kain over. She's always suspecting there's some fresh wound he hasn't gotten around to tending, because he's like that. But he seems to be alright, at least that she can tell. That warm smile lingers.]

It's good to see you, too. You don't seem too much the worse for the wear, considering. Griffon Wing Keep is not an easy placement even for those who favor the desert.