[ everything he does will be intimidating until Zara spends more time with him and learns how to read him. If such a thing is possible. He rubs one of his ears, clearly not quite sure how to respond to who's shouldering the bigger burden - no matter how he answers, it won't sound good - and nods.

With any luck, this will be the beginning of a more lasting partnership. For now, he'll just be happy he's not on the menu. ]

Then I will not. [ as much. ] ... I would offer you shelter, but I'm afraid mine was recently destroyed. They should have provided you with a home in the apartments, however. Have you found it?