Cassius listened to the pup as she spoke, now learning her name, it was comforting to know. Though he did feel sorry for Zariana he didn't want to pity her but he to knew what it was like to be without a father. His mother was there for him but she was killed when she tried to desert them. He held back a emphatic whimper when he heard the pup begin to cry. He got up and nuzzled Zariana, licking her cheek to comfort her. "It'll be alright, we're here for you..." He said to her in a gentle fatherly tone.