Aha, not to worry! If you were ever to be attacked by an army of puppies, I'd be right at your side to defend you -- you've nothing to fear! [ soysauce laughs as he playfully squeezes at bardo's hand, leaning a bit closer against bardo and looking up to give him a rather cheeky, smarmy grin. ]

Still -- I'd love to spend a day with you, just enjoying the gardens sometime. Although I imagine Mister Netherlands would have my head for even suggesting that? Wouldn't take too kindly to me whisking away one of his prize workers for a whole day?