The look of surprise was returned with an amused chuckle from the kirin. Running his long and slender fingers through the lovely coat, Sohki seemed to be highly amused with himself when the dog was more than happy to speak of such things. It seemed that he was more than happy with his master, and that sentiment was returned in the honest tone spoken by the human in return. How interesting!

"Perhaps we have in a time long ago, but I have not met you before this moment in this shell," Sohki murmured before finally pushing himself up to stand. "John seems to be rather fond of you, Keith." Standing back to his full height, the kirin regarded Keith with a pleasant smile. "Have you been here in this world for long?"