a bit embarrassed that i didnt have my dog under better control , i patted the furry beasts head and said , dont worry . it made me terribly uncomfortable listening to them . `` and do n't even try to say you would leave me . other than that , it was clear he thought i was asleep and he was doing everything he could not to wake me . we can talk a bit more then . '' putting the rag hed wiped his hands on into the pouch on his apron , he extended his hand . 