The context of the following conversation is Ash saw a wet dog in the rain and felt bad so he let the dog inside.:
Ash says I have a new houseguest!.
The friend responds No kidding! Anyone I know?.
Ash responds Ha ha, probably not, it's a dog!.
The friend responds What? How did that come about?.
Ash responds Poor thing was out in the rain soaked to the skin. I felt so bad for him I brought him inside to dry off..
The friend responds Aw, you're so soft-hearted!.