[He'll finally come to a stop and sit in front of Vakama like he's properly trained, which he isn't. Wag wag wag wag wag. He's just a big fluffy angular thing.]

Don't worry, I can always think clearly when I've got my hole! And if nothing else, I can always wake up.

[That's why he's not that concerned about dog. It's certainly not permanent! But also the fact that it IS cool as shit. That helps too.]

You really are like an Evangelion, Vakama.