Do you like him? *She watches his face. Puppy (as she has taken to calling him) lifts a paw toward Peter and slobbers lovingly on his hand.* He's very sweet, if a touch mischievous. His heart is kind, and he will be loyal.

I know it might be difficult having him there, but I can't imagine they will deny you.

*And after? Who would try to take the Hegemon's dog away from him?*