"Not mine," he answers. Noticing this answer isn't satisfactory, he goes on. "Never wanted a pet. Never needed

"Not mine," he answers. Noticing this answer isn't satisfactory, he goes on. "Never wanted a pet. Never needed one. But couldn't slay the trolls, defend the village. Just called for help." Ranger shifts his frowning gaze to the side. "Everything grew dark for a moment. Fainted. Came back with the tongue of this... dog... on my face."

"Not mine," he answers. Noticing this answer isn't satisfactory, he goes on.… — Kingmaker