Bam! One shadow down, the fucker. Didn't think it'd get the ol' Tatsumi Treatment, huh? He dusted off his hands, but that was out the window when the dog came in to guard him. And talk to him.

The color briefly left him.

"...What the hell are ya!?" OTHER THAN CUTE. BUT THAT'S BESIDE THE POINT.

"Wait- protect me!? That's nice, Mr. Dog, but I was here to help YOU out!"