Shortfang seemed to relax as you explained who this man was. He looks to the adventurer and nods. "Okay! Thank you! Shortfang didn't like cage. But thanks to boss and dog, Shortfang free kobold now!" The adventurer nods. It was hard to tell what his expression was underneath his helmet. "Glad to see you stretch your legs, little man. I always figured you were a good guy." The man looked towards you and extended his hand for a shake. "You know, I don't think we've ever properly introduced ourselves. My name's Domic. Adventurer and general purpose monster slayer. Did you decide to open up a shop or something?"