[As Ken looked down at Koromaru, all the dog could do was give a whine. He didn't need to tell him anything, Ken just knew what he was trying to say to him.]

I know Koromaru can hear his but I know it's mostly Cerebrus telling him to keep moving forward regardless of what happens.

[He said with a sigh.] But it isn't always a bad thing. In fact, it can be what is needed in order for people to grow. I know I had to or else I would be stuck in the same place I was two years ago.