[ Buddy...what do you have against dogs...but for better or for worse, Jiaoqiu is very much a fox — right down to his impish nature. If he had an inkling he were in actual danger right now, he might be a bit more cautious, but as it is...

His brows draw together, in apparent concern. ]

The complete facial reconstruction. That's why we don't recognize each other, surely. You seem particularly out of sorts — are you feeling alright? Maybe I should check your vitals.

[ That part is at least earnest. ]