[Every touch he's known has been given freely and easily - when he was the form of a dog. People always wanted to hold and touch him. Now he doesn't realize that it's not right to silently demand such comforts. Unless someone reminds him.]

My most important partner. I'm his allmate. He isn't accustomed to me like this.

[Ren's eyes well up. He doesn't kno- tears? Is that what crying feels like.]

I don't want anyone to be unhappy with me. [He glances up.] Does it bother you how big I am?