[Scary-looking doggie is actually a huge softie. Cuddles? Yes. See? Much more cuddly and warmer than Sword beast, who looks incredibly relieved about this.]

Well...that's true, sure. [You have a point, sir.] But why would blades dull faster? What's the reason for something like that? [A beat as he glances down at Kopeko, looking slightly confused.] Wait. How fast are we talking here, exactly?

[He's had Kopeko for like two months now and she doesn't seem to have a problem? Wtf, Johto.]