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[petcromancer]

[Hector nods. He gets the sense that Bernadetta could use encouragement to speak more, which he understands. He's not inclined to be overly social himself.]

Yes, Phobos and Deimos get along well. [Though Hector expects that if one were wounded or dead, the other would not hesitate to eat the first.]

They usually stay in cellar together during the days, unless it is overcast, but I've let them out in the garden at night, and they seem to enjoy that. I have to keep a close watch so they don't wander off, though.

[bravelyathome]

Those are really nice names. [She definitely means that too. They sound so regal! Certainly more than hers but she also really loves the name for hers so it's fine.]

I should try the garden sometime. I think Snuggles would really enjoy that. I know I do. Gardens have always been one of my favorite places.

[petcromancer]

I'm sure it would like any novel place, so long as it's safe. But if you like the garden, that's as good a place to start as any.

[bravelyathome]

Plants have always been a safe place for me. They don't get mad at you or yell at you or get disappointed in you...

[She shakes her head. No more of that! She gets out a little box filled with some things she's actually made. Things to climb on and hide under or around... The craftsmanship is actually really good! Even if she's not sure if it is.]

Here! Snuggles likes playing with these so I hope Phobos and Deimos will like them too.

[petcromancer]

[Hector nods. He understands those feelings intimately. He'd lived as a hermit for a few years. It had been the safest option for him.]

Animals are the same. They have predictable, logical responses and they don't judge you, except by whether or not you have food for them.

[He takes a look in the box and examines one of the toys.]

Ah, these should keep the two of them occupied for a while. I bet you could adapt them for other pets and sell them.

[bravelyathome]

Mm! I like that about animals too!

[Her wings flutter behind her. She's never been one to hide her emotions but ever since she got her antennae and her wings? She's been unable to hide anything.]

...Sell them? Really?

[petcromancer]

Why not? They're good quality, and I know of many Mirrorbound who keep pets and familiars.

[Technically, their basic needs are met by the Coven, but having independence and money to spend is never a bad thing.]

If you're interested, that is.

[bravelyathome]

[She looks at the box she gave him. All those little toys she'd made. Would other people like those?]

I've never thought about it. Honestly I've never really thought I was good at much of anything so I was just worried you might not like them.

[petcromancer]

[Yes, Hector's definitely getting the sense Bernadetta doesn't value her own skills very highly. He frowns.]

You're too harsh a critic of yourself. These are well-made, and they'll keep the worms entertained. My not liking them is as unlikely as you 'not liking' the mosses I brought you.

[Which is an absurd thought, because there's nothing wrong with Hector's plants, and they'll keep Bernadetta's Snuggles fed.]