[Thrall laughs lightly, warmly, and scritches behind the bandersnatch's ears.] I don't mind at all. You have a sweet tooth, pup? How inconvenient that must be around the holidays.

[Right, he should... straighten up and not sit there cozying up to animals like the orc he is. He shakes off any remaining drool and grins.]

Tempting fate is definitely not something I would recommend in this place. [He adjusts the grip on his spear.] I believe this swan's fellows fled west. Is your companion doing the tracking?