[ He continues those rubs as he heads into the room, grinning as wide as a kid might, encouraged by both the pup's reactions and the laugh from Klaus himself. He can't help it! She's adorable and that name of her's reminded him of a big cat he had to deal with some time ago─ long story, not going into it.

Despite the affection he piles upon her, once he reaches the bed Dante releases Shadow to the floor below giving her one more head scratch for good measure. ]

What can I say? I'm a sucker for cute dogs.

[ Dante straightens up, glancing over the bed and Klaus, lips curved in a fond smile. ]

Don't think she'll be the one spoiled today. Look at this, if I didn't know any better I'd think you were planning on spoiling me.