[ Izō gives in and has mercy on Taro, tossing the toy to him finally. He's content to make it squeak, shaking his head with it in his mouth. ]

I mean, look at where we are. If th' dogs here were scared'a th' supernatural, they'd be runnin' away from ev'rythin'.

[ He also can't help but chuckle, given his own appearance. Fused with a tengu like he is, he doesn't look human. ]

Since he likes me, then yeah, I'd say he's got good taste.

[ His usual arrogance slips out, though it's mostly a joke.

Mostly. ]