Merys had taken an experimental couple of steps backwards once he had dislodged the cub's grip, hoping it possible that he might make a get away before she could see him again. At least, that's what he told himself he was doing; his sneak attempt would have proved poor if he had been taking it seriously. Merys heard the snarl before he saw her, and his head whipped to the side at the entrance of the grey-pelted female. She spoke some sort of threat to him through her teeth, but Merys was already obliging her space with some steps backwards. She might be expecting a more alarmed reaction at her snarl, but in any case, he knew this moment was coming. Otherwise he may have been there much longer entertaining the babe until her energy waned long enough for him to disappear.
"Yes, yes, of course. All yours," he comforted her aloofly, not concerned with her aggressiveness. The small female was a protective mother, yes, but he would not be abashed or intimidated by her yet -- he meant to take his leave anyway. He noticed the small pup between her mother's legs resurfacing, unphased by the exchange. He gave her lasting fervour a faint smile, looking down at her calmly, but unwilling to give her anything more. Another step back to indicate his intent to leave, he spoke once more, "You uh, might consider hiding that little killer better. She's a bit too brave for her own good," he admitted, raising his gaze back to the unhappy green eyes of her mother briefly before turning to go without further explanation, if she should not want for one.