He curled tighter around himself, muzzle resting on his paws. "No." He didn't see the need for one. He was perfectly comfortable where he was, and he wasn't too fond of the way she kept insisting on things.
He stared at her, sitting next to him. "You know," he paused. "You're very...clever. For a human girl." This was a serious compliment, and he hoped she appreciated it. But she had given him food, so he supposed she was allowed the one piece of praise.