"I assume we're not allowed to eat any of them," he says. See? Look how much he's grown. "You might want to warn Chi in advance. That idiot."

The pressure of her fingers travels through him like she's pressing a button, but he lies still in the water, enjoying the touch for what it is. His fingers open in hers, but only to fit their palms together a little better. Animals he can't hunt are more of a nuisance than anything, but it doesn't bother him. As long as they recognize him for the predator he is and leave him alone. And he can already tell her sisters are just going to love it.

He turns his head a little to look at her. "What are you looking forward to there?"