"Master uses those names with nothing but affection! Blossom is a dogkin, she isn't against cute pet names like that. She just doesn't like demeaning references to her as a full dog!"
"Oh... You're confusing me a bit here."
"Blossom loves Master," the dogkin ventured to explain. "Blossom is loyal, and Master is perfect."
"Naturally."
"But he can be far too considerate!!"
Her ears flicked back with renewed indignation.
"He kept looking at Blossom's arm. Sera fixed it! It works! Blossom doesn't want him worrying every time she fights somebody strong. How will Blossom become the greatest assassin if Master starts feeling sad about every bruise?"
"So sometimes he needs a little scolding?"
"Yes. It is very difficult being Master's bestest girl. There are so many things to do."
Kitsara smiled down at the fur spreading beneath her brush.
"I can see that."
"Blossom didn't want Master to think she was scared of Scaly."
