[ Toriel doesn't even have to look at AD; as soon as Astrid is asking if he's Toriel's, he yips once, as if in confirmation. Toriel's eyes flick to the side, in his general direction.

She gives a small shake of her head, paired with a small sigh as she holds the water, watching Astrid work. ]

For better or worse, that appears to be the case. I am sure he will have a name one day. For now, I call him Aggravating Dog.

[ As if that's a name. (It is where she's from, or close enough, so...) ]

Then you are used to fighting? I admit shield maiden is not a term I am familiar with, but I imagine it is somewhat similar to the Royal Guards I once knew.