Garahel barks happily and Inessa strokes his head to quiet him down, chuckling. "He tends to think everyone tastes good, though I'll try to discourage him from your nug. Coco won't have anything to fear from him."

And that last comment provokes a smirk, her eyes glinting with good humor. "A fellow Fereldan is always welcome company, of course. Right, Garahel?" The mabari wags his tail with all due enthusiasm. "I can't say I was always patriotic, but having a mabari brings it out, I suppose."