Champion, in response to Surana's polite address, stood up and began wagging his tail nubbin. Hawke watched in some bemusement as the dog then very politely approached Surana and poked his nose toward him without even a hint of the usual slime.

"This is Champion," Hawke said, since introductions seemed to be in order. "Champion, this is Surana. Try not to slobber on him too much, if you can."