[with intense suspicion, nehan looks up at the man. he's used to people tugging and ripping at them, his owners leaving his ears in tatters if they're particularly displeased, and they never really fully healed, only a growth of thick, badly trimmed fur now hiding them from view. that doesn't stop him from being defensive when others come to touch them, though.
no subject
eventually, he unclenches his jaw.]
Very well.