He glances at the dog, who gazes back as much as Lucrezia seems to be, but with what he perceives as a questionable look. Spike wasn't his only choice, so why did he stay for so long? Loyalty to the man who saved his life, maybe.

"Did he scare the cats?" Eyes back to Lucrezia, this time catching the hint of amusement. To think she gave up such a tempting piece of blackmail.