"A dangerous offer, my friend. I enjoy company, you see," he smiled warmly, fingers moving through the yellow fur of his pet, finding the motion soothing for himself.

And frankly, he was in need of it. Since Felix and he had parted ways, he liked having people over to fill the void Felix had left in their chambers, now fitted for one instead of two. Still, he felt the loss, and it was all the more acute for having to see him almost daily.

"I will take you up on it, of course."