"Whuf," comes the retort. He didn't ASK for it, really. The nice lady gave it to him! That totally makes it not his fault! It was just ... there!

Fraser raises a hand, not taken in for a moment. "I won't have to be the one explaining your gaining another five pounds to the veterinarian next week." He turns away from his lupine companion, then looks back over his shoulder. "Are you coming?"

Is it possible for a wolf to glare? Diefenbaker contemplates this seriously for a moment.