[ He notes that move and the implication. She had no fear of him. ]
Hmm... [ he's unwrapping the cat from around his leg, scooping it up and settling him on his shoulder instead. ] They are. But Acumen won't let them be mistreated if you fail his trust.
[ Lazy, perhaps, but he wants to know Shiki can be relied on too. but if she doesn't want the pet... He'll just have to figure that out a different way. ]