to have and to hold

He was glad to hear that she was well, that there was nothing he need to worry about. More than that she was quick to take up the chance to compliment him and despite himself Hattori exhaled in amusement as very subtle smile tugged at his lips. Her personality had always suited his tastes and despite how forward she could be he found himself liking that also. They were a good match and just being with her proved it to be true day in day out. But he wasn't here to get lost in the sunset shine of her eyes, they had company. Venom took a moment to observe the hound again, no doubt recalling the circumstances in which they'd med, it had all been so very complicated yet it had worked out well enough. For that Hattori was grateful.

"Not quite." He knew it was in jest but surely Venom knew why she needed to rest, he just didn't want her to feel trapped. "She is to be your companion, if you want her. She is yours to command as you see fit."

He spared a glance behind him to the akita once more, she'd folded herself down into a reverent bow. Ready to serve as always.