Where had Anders even come from? Maybe across one of the other bridges, if he had to guess. Not that it matters. What matters is that Anders is there so he can present his plan.

"Alright, sure." He moves out of the way so Anders can open the door, following him inside. "Only there's no fire. I just thought, with you getting Ser Pounce and Riona with Kiter and so many others asking for their animal companions and actually getting them that with some help I might be able to ask for Ser Drools."

He says his hound's name as if Anders has any idea who that is.