[Probably Knives could be a little kinder about it. But kindness didn't come easily to Knives, not in easily demonstrated, obvious ways. Life beat that out of him very effectively early on. As Vash turns to go people-watch, it doesn't seem as if the other plant has any intention of stopping him.. or apologizing or anything of the sort.]

If you're interested in helping, watch Sasha until I return from the library. I doubt dogs are allowed.

[There are just some places you don't bring a pet. Said collie perks up when its name is mentioned, orbiting Knives happily; being able to speak like any Luceti animal didn't exactly always convey knowledge or understanding, after all. He points - and like most dogs it does seem to understand that and immediately dashes for Vash and begins orbiting him instead, in tight circles at a remarkably fast speed, claws scrabbling on the ground.

Knives watches for a moment, wondering vaguely how the dog kept from getting dizzy doing that.]

...It is somewhat high energy. Throw a stick, it'll stay occupied for hours.