[Oh... he wasn't expecting such a sweet reply... Unless talking dogs just weren't an extraordinary thing in whatever world she was pulled out of?]

Indeed it is! But please don't apologize, dear Princess. I should be the one doing so for deceiving you.

[He hangs his head, voice growing softer, portraying the very image of a guilty conscience. In reality, it's just an act -- but hopefully not one she'll be able to see through. After all, he wasn't completely lying; the best lies have an element truth.]

You see, I'm afraid I'm still rather overwhelmed from the loss of my home. And so I assumed this form in the hopes of distracting myself. But to play such a childish prank on such a kind person... I'm afraid even now, I'm too ashamed to show my true face.