[ Curiously, Trahearne watches, taking in her gestures and what she says with tilted head. The Eustace he knows is much bigger than that. What does she mean when she-- ]

Pale Mother preserve me, he's been turned into the dog, hasn't he?

[ His confusion immediately switches to a surprised delight, and his vine tail swishes in much the same manner. He'd been so busy fighting with his own cowardice that he hadn't even thought about what his friends were up to during this whole ordeal. ]

I'm so sorry he did that to you. I understand we have little control over our assigned roles, but I thought he loved dogs. I'd imagine he would enjoy being one.

[ Much like Phantom would probably enjoy being a real cat, he thinks. ]