“Head and body. I guess I should introduce myself.” He accepts the shake with his normal hand. “ I’m Shiro, the Black Paladin. We’re both glad part of the team is here. Hopefully we’ll see the rest or find a way back soon.” So, the Gournand reception has likely been because of a kitchen raid.

That explains, ‘Dog in the kitchen’. “He’s around here somewhere. He picked up this job.” And he worries about that but it doesn’t show on his face.