Sirius's ears perk at the sounds coming from within, the unmistakable sniffling and whimpering. Carefully, he steps further in, ears going back as he treads carefully, nose twitching. His lips are still pulled back, ready to pounce at any hint of a threat.

But the voice he hears belongs to no one but Kieren.

He doesn't think before barking, just a quick one as he pads deeper inside. Padfoot's eyesight is not the best; it's through sound and scent alone that Sirius finds Kieren curled in on himself near the back. Immediately, Sirius's guard drops and he lets out a whine as he steps close enough to nose at Kieren's leg, nudging him lightly.