"Huh?" One hand still on the dog's back, he tilts his head to look at Jade. "No, never had enough money for that, but at the--"

His mouth stays open for a moment before he snaps it shut and turns his attention fully back onto Irvin. Jade doesn't need to know anything about his past. It's bad enough that he already does know so much, about Shinjirou's body and mind. No need to spoonfeed him more information.

"Everyone's got a favorite animal."