we scare because we don't care

Unperturbed by Pestilence's sass, Jupiter sank to the ground with his tail tucked under his butt and his back legs kicked out in front of him. He then casually lifted a hind leg and began to scratch his belly. It was a gross show of casual shamelessness and he honestly thought nothing of it. Jupiter yawned widely and shrugged before replying. "Oh, is that so? Well, my dear, it's not me you should be worried about here." Could he lure her in? He knew she wasn't a pup anymore but he was willing to bet the last dregs of childhood naivety hadn't left her yet. Maybe he could get one last lick in before she wizened up.

He smirked knowingly at her, his expression hinting at hidden knowledge he was debating sharing with her. Of course he was going to say it, but only after giving her a chance to stew over what he might know that she didn't. By now he'd stopped scratching and set his foot back down, but to draw the moment out Jupiter lifted that foot again to scratch lightly along his ribs. He lifted the corresponding foreleg to grant deeper access to his armpit. Then and only then, did he deign to begin to share his wisdom. "Don't you know what's in these woods?"

Jupiter looked like he was about to say more and then stopped himself. Instead he got to his paws. "You know what? I should walk you home. Come on."