[He knew, of course, that such things were valued by others. And usually too much for practicality. But even he would prefer to look at something that wasn't an eyesore if given a choice. So beauty being the first thing named was not really a surprise. But to win such a powerful servant over with it? No, this woman was certainly exaggerating.]
And how much companionship can she provide when you are...
[He gestured at her and the flames that licked over her skin. The fingers she had to keep carefully at a distance.]
...so full you are bursting over. Or did she grant you the status you currently enjoy?
[The cat could not have possibly filled the woman with hellfire like one might an overfull cup. But she seemed open to talking. If he couched it as a inquiry into her dear Princess Footloose, she might be inclined to share, yes?]
no subject
[He knew, of course, that such things were valued by others. And usually too much for practicality. But even he would prefer to look at something that wasn't an eyesore if given a choice. So beauty being the first thing named was not really a surprise. But to win such a powerful servant over with it? No, this woman was certainly exaggerating.]
And how much companionship can she provide when you are...
[He gestured at her and the flames that licked over her skin. The fingers she had to keep carefully at a distance.]
...so full you are bursting over. Or did she grant you the status you currently enjoy?
[The cat could not have possibly filled the woman with hellfire like one might an overfull cup. But she seemed open to talking. If he couched it as a inquiry into her dear Princess Footloose, she might be inclined to share, yes?]