[ noting the dog padding along beside archie and also knowing that vegas would not have been brought here, he automatically assumes it must be archie's daemon. it makes sense, considering he's seen some people's daemons to be animals. it also makes sense that archie's companion would be a mirror of his trusty pet. he pushes off the wall behind him to stoop down and pet the animal before looking up at his best friend. ]

Hey. Damn, Archie, you look like hell. What happened to you before you got here?

[ it's a question made out of worry, but not just that. he wants to know how archie had been with betty before arriving here when he'd been with betty. like any other time when questions arise, jughead is seeking answers, wanting to know the truth. it's crucial in this place where so many questions go unanswered.

sitting up again, he draws closer, hands back in his jacket pockets as he gives his friend a once over. ]

Tell me what happened and then if you still have questions, I'll answer them the best I can.