[the wolf leans itself against nehan's left leg, snuffling against him and licking his gloved hand. nehan looks down at it briefly in acknowledgement, before he returns to adjusting his tools and wrapping up the vial of darkblood in thick cloth to keep it safe.]

Best to do that anyway, Willful Machine is a hotbed for beasts.

[then a pause, as he pushes the basin back upright.]

Do you have time? I have a few questions I want to ask, to open a file on you.