[While he did not expect Kain to answer, he supposed he deserved it for asking to begin with. Kain did not need to remind him about the merchant, the constant invasion of personal space was the reason he agreed just to get it to stop.]

Just like its owner.

[The Pomeranian had taken to weaving around Rory's legs to escape the larger animal. Rather than risk kicking or stepping on the animal, he stood still and let Kain do the investigating.]

Tell me if you hear anyone.

[Because he could not hear his own thoughts over the barking. As he could not investigate with him, he instead tried to control both animals.]