[Akatsuki wasn't prepared to be picked up like that. He wanted petting, not being moved from the nice grass. He gives a light meow, but the petting doesn't stop and he calms down.]
Adapting isn't difficult. Nothing has changed and newcomers showing up everyday is normal. Well, besides Sentience being replaced.
[Marina hasn't really changed much at all, considering. Aidou is the one who has changed.]