That sounded more like a dog than another person; so this was probably a pet he'd had since he was young. It wasn't surprising that hadn't been mentioned in the file. Still, it sounded like they had a pretty close bond, especially since no others came to mind when asked about Forte's life.

"A team that works together, hmm? I'm surprised; you struck me as more of a lone wolf," he commented with a smile. The description was not unlike how weapons and meisters teamed up in Shibusen.

Still, it wasn't a particularly interesting facet of his life, but since the more interesting topics either riled the boy up too much - something Stein would, for the moment, refrain from in regards to his injuries - or were an unsolvable mystery of the soul - it wasn't possible that the boy didn't have one - it was all he was left with for now. Well, maybe he could give the latter one last try.

"Not to change topics on you completely, but what do you believe about souls?" he asked suddenly. "Do you believe people have them? Do you believe you have one?"

Stein wasn't expecting much considering the boy's delusions, but it was worth a shot; maybe he'd be surprised and shed some light on this mystery.