¦ — RALSEI.ᐟ

. [ staring like a deer in the headlights ] Iits uhhhhhh it's okay Kris!

. . . Haha! Of course you were.

[ fur smoothed out with a brush of his paws, straightening up to level bright eyes towards them. ]

Still . . . Um . . . Is there anything you needed, Kris?

[ how can Ralsei criticize that face? it's not like he can find himself being mad at them . . . ]

U - um . . . Sorry! I'm sure you didn't mean it! I should've noticed you were lingering close by!

K - Kris! You startled me!!

[ face pinkish from embarrassment, fur lying flat when they turn around to face them. he almost forgets to breathe, letting out a winded sigh. ]

I'm certain I will! You're so passionate about it . . .

. . . ( If it makes her feel better . . . )

Okay!

[ scratching his ears with his foot like a dog ]

R - right now?

Well, um. I'm not sure how to — um, sorry, uh. Maybe, um. Maybe if I — umm.

. . . . I'll have to give it another shot for an opinion!

[ SQUEAK?! FRIZZING UP LIKE A PUFF BALL. ]

Um . . . Well . . . Kris really liked it!!

Um, not very much! I think?

I couldn't help but notice you look a little lost.

. . . . .

[ forced smile. no heart to tell her ]

[ looking so confused ]

Um??? Susie said it's okay!

Spamton . . . Please stop making egg mazes around the castle, it's scaring the, um, ' hoes. '

Ohhhhh so the crushing weight of existence and self - awareness is everlasting and never truly goes away! ^w^ I understand now!

[ humming! none the wiser! ]

O - oh!

[ fur begins to lie flat and, embarrassed, he finds his paws to his ear. ]

Well, um . . . If it's Kris who was showing you, then that's okay with me, too! As long as it's helpful!

I take it you're one of their friends? It's a joy to meet you!

Last I checked, Susie's the one that drools!

Umm . . . okay, Kris! ^w^ I'm Ralsay now!

[ looking up at her with big eyes ] Hello!

Wh - what? Kris, no!!

[ looking mortified and worried? calm down man ]

You can call me whatever you want!!

B - beating it up?!

[ they frizz up a little, fur standing on end. he starts to regain his composure quickly, shaking his head out and standing straight up again. ]

Umm, no. My name is Ralsei! Castle Town is my kingdom.

Umm . . . Is that bad thing?

H - huh???

Hello! Oh, I didn't expect another Lightner so soon!

Yes, Kris?

[ why did he respond to that?? ]