((backdated to early Christmas morning, following this post.))

You don't know me, but J's a friend someone I care my old boss

Oh, to hell with this. I know J. You're important to him & considering he sent Mac to look for you during the plagues, you're also a shapeshifter, which might be relevant.

He's a dog right now, & he's not at all rational. Reads me as a threat, same for Mac, though she's trying to keep him from being stupid anyway.

I think he might pay attention to you if you tried to get through to him.