( was it really that strange of an assumption? it's clear that he doesn't have any qualms with the idea; one ear tilts, and his eyes flick to the rent-a-stove in question. )

If it's a business, you'll need to keep doing it, won't you?

( and he shrugs, a little. it's not as if he's getting anything out of it, so if she'd rather cut and run, it's not as though that's an issue either— not once does it occur to him that the lack of benefit on his end might read as suspicious, confusing. such it is, being a dog. )

The fact that you're here at all means you're clearly not opposed to charity. ( so that's not the problem, either. )