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He listened with some amusement as Lia listed the differences, noting she’d lightened up as she spoke. In some ways it reminded him a little of Viviane, except Viv wasn’t a fighter in the slightest, being much more a healer who loved everyone.

He noted to the half joke in her words, nodding slightly. "I'm glad." He was, indeed, glad she felt at home here, even with the less than happy bits of it. Hopefully her new sister would eventually grow to like her. He shifted his weight slightly with a squirm, careful not to jostle his legs or ribs too much as he smiled at the girl, chin resting on a lump in the furs.

“Speaking of stories, if you have time, you want to hear some history? I promise not to make it boring.” His tongue poked out at the last words, a flash of pink against the dark chocolate and black mask of his face, eyes crinkling in amusement.

Walk ---- "Speak" ---- "Hear" ---- Think