[Hector always tries to keep some sort of treat or toy on hand for Cesar. Today's distraction is a little strip of rawhide, which he tosses across the room. Cesar yips, then bounds over to it and flops onto the floor to begin chewing on it.

Hector shakes his head at the pup.]

At least he got some exercise on the way up. I'll have to carry him back down when I go.

[Which doesn't seem to be immediately. Hector's glad of the chance to catch back up with Alucard.]

Decided you needed a space of your own, huh? Has that been in the works long?