Arthur pointed toward the wash area.
"Bath."
He made a small motion, mimicking washing.
"…Then me. Then training."
He spoke as he moved, not expecting her to fully understand, but still talking anyway.
It felt natural.
Mel followed his gestures with her eyes.
Her ears twitched.
Arthur paused.
"…You actually get that, don't you?"
Her tail moved once.
And that was enough of an answer.
Arthur chuckled.
"Yeah… you're not normal."
He didn't mind.
If anything, it made things better.
He stepped forward, bending slightly as he picked her up.
"Come on, let's get the day started."
Mel didn't resist.
She just stayed still in his arms, watching everything.
Arthur walked toward the wash area, already thinking about the day ahead.
Training.
Testing the system.
Trying the ally link.
"…Yeah. Today's going to be busy."
But just as he took another step..
The system appeared.
Arthur stopped immediately.
"…Of course."
His eyes sharpened.
"Now what?"
