"But of course. I could never resist him." Inessa's too Fereldan to understand why anyone wouldn't like dogs, and mabari in particular. Anders' attitude will never not be a source of confusion, but that said she respects boundaries. Gesturing for Garahel to focus on her, she accepts his nuzzling and responds with some attention before gesturing to him to lay down. He won't just yet, though, noting Purrelden's efforts and wagging that tail just to be a tease.

"Move to the side, you two. Your mischief is not to disrupt our own efforts."