"Yes, please." He gave Ramen a little rub on her head, looking at her with a skeptical smile - what was this 'all as planned' aura he was getting from her...? He could hear Nisha give a pleased woof as well as he relaxed and started to wonder if these little pets of theirs had orchestrated this entire thing.

Ah, no. That was impossible. "I could certainly use a bit of relaxation after the hectic few days I've had. Thank you."