I see... [Well you know, parents can enter kids into competitions too as "owners" sometimes. The kid thing isn't really a problem but if it wasn't his thing, it wasn't his thing.]

Hmph. To be able to teach your familiar as advanced a technique as that...the two of you must have shared a very strong pact.

[Does he sound impressed?]

To think I would find someone else with such capabilities and skills in a place like this...how I overlooked someone like you on the island is beyond me. Worry not, however! For now you have caught my eye and I am not so foolish that I would ignore such a respectable man.

[Is that a good or a bad thing we just don't know. Also pretend you're surprised that he respects you because you taught your dog how to do a spin.]