[The mention of apologies makes him scowl to himself. She's right, but that only means a reminder that in a few days' time, he'll be grovelling before her. Like her dog.]

Domesticated is just the right term. So I might as well take the time to make it very clear to you how lucky you are that you caught me at my weakest. Back home I wouldn't have looked twice at you, child, except maybe as a little snack. And you'd have enjoyed it.