[Please ignore the smile that cracks its way across Gale's face, Astarion, wide enough to show a hint of his teeth. Those fingers in his hair make him melt.]

Scratch is a fine guard dog. He'll let us know if we're in for a nighttime kidnapping. I can't imagine even your kin would consider it if they saw the owlbear. Or regular bear, if that's how Halsin chooses to sleep that night.