Balthazar, too, is easily distracted by events in his own life, and he's been spending more time with Horvath than anyone else these days. Still, he's happy to see other friends.

He crouches a little and offers his hand to Regina to sniff. "What's this one's name, then? She's looking for a new friend?"

Doubtless he smells a bit odd to animal senses, all leather and dust and magic.