Isabeau and a friend of mine are in the next town over. It's about three days' walk, so I brought some extra supplies. Shall we hence?

[He takes a half-step back and shrugs a shoulder towards the west end of town.]

[Orthrus grins. Give 'em a chance, he woofs to Absol as he leans back - then drops into a playful crouch, wiggling. They're real interesting, trust me.

He jumps and spins, crowding up to Walter's side with an affirmative bark of "Hence!"]