Kai grumbled even as he moved his hand to ghost across the back of Shinji's. "Yeah. I guess." This was truly the voice of one dejected doggo, ready to sulk.

He finally glanced up at him, sighing. "Pretty sure I'm okay though. Promise." Here, he'll even move to get up! And only wince a little bit.

"...Alright, maybe my butt's a bit bruised too."