[ How delightfully soft his fur and ears are doesn’t escape Percival’s notice, which is odd, because he’s never really been one to care about such things. Odd. ]

There’s no need. I’m not hurting for money, and if I remember correctly, you weren’t keen on sharing that fish back then. Don’t change your resolve now.

[ He now lets go of Kaden’s hand, leaning forward so that his nose just barely brushes against that soft fur. ]

I see. Perhaps we’ll be forced to face each other as enemies on the battlefield someday, then. Let us hope it doesn’t come to that.