[ How wonderful. Not a minute in and he was already feeling like they were two sheets of sandpaper being rubbed against each other. It was uncomfortable, to say the least, but that probably wasn't helped by the fact that the both of them seemed to be wanting it that way.

He nods, just slightly, only because he agreed with the idea behind her words. ]

I've never had pets. But that sounds about right as far as cats go. [ He pulls his shoulders back and draws the box in closer to his stomach - like if he were hiding it. This load really shouldn't be so difficult to handle, but it feels awkward having it out in the open like this. ] That...Li-o, [ He's no good at pronouncing it. ] She's smart enough not to let someone step on her, I assume?