Yay, affection! Garahel wiggles happily at all the pets and scratching, licking her in response. It's okay that there's no food for him as long as he has someone to pay attention to him. Because obviously his mistress never does, nope.

Laughing softly, pleased that he's made a new friend, Inessa smiles. "The accent is welcome, trust me. Most of my life has been spent at Kinloch Hold, but I'm originally from Denerim. Perhaps our paths might have crossed earlier, under different circumstances. And since I've already introduced my mabari before myself yet again, I am Inessa."