Let loose... find what makes one happy. Cvetka, eyes filled with wonder, shuffled just slightly closer. What did make her happy? Attention from Amaris and Raum did. The stars did... what else?

'If you stick around with me long enough, you'll see what I mean.' Stick... around? With you? Cvetka's eyes lit up with surprise. You want... me to?

He desired her presence? Was it a cruel jest, or did he truly seek her attention? It felt far too good to be true.

Her pluming tail behind her began to sweep swiftly over the turf. I... I will. S-stick around you... if you... she pressed herself lower onto the grass. Her tail did not halt its movements, beating the air in excitement. If you want...

All that Cvetka wanted was the attention of another—she sought it out from nearly everyone she'd met. None have been particularly receptive of her frantic attempts to stay near them.

Perhaps, even if he were simply playing some sick prank... it'd be nice to have someone even pretend to want her around.