The what? Orphanage? An animal shelter? Some place on the streets? Jade is curious, but he's not given to prying when faced with such clear reluctance. Everyone deserves the chance to keep their secrets - although perhaps that doesn't apply to Shinjirou. But it isn't a line Jade wants to cross yet, so he lets it slide.

"Why dogs?" He asks instead. Irvin is nuzzling at Shinjirou's thighs, his nose cold and wet. "A kindred spirit, perhaps?"