Eli laughed nervously at Ha-chan. She watched her chop up the fish and she set out the materials in an assembly line type fashion so that it could be done quickly and efficiently. “Just salmon Ha-chan, or do we have cucumbers as well?”

~next room~

Larva returned the smile and relaxed slightly in hopes that Kero would relax as well.

Larva placed a hand on the back of the boys’ neck and eased his head to his chest in hopes of comfort. “You are safe with me.” Larva let him cling for as long as he needed and until the Neko was unshaken.