[The last of the pups are dried, and the clanners dry themselves off too, before clipping the pups back in to their harnesses. Natasha gives Mad a small nudge before trotting off to join them and growling as she's clipped in.]

It is merely acknowledgement of what you have previously demonstrated. Come with me. I have something to lend you. [Imperious as ever, but he means well for her.]