Lin’s hand remained untouched by his own, causing her to awkwardly lower it and place it behind her back. This boy didn’t seem to understand the meaning of her bow, something Han told her might occur. China had a much more formal method of greeting that other worlds weren’t used to. She believed the handshake was a much more universal method of greeting, Han confirmed that to her, yet it appeared he either did not see her hand or did not care to shake it. She felt a mixture of confusion and embarrassment for failing to understand his actions, but her smile remained firm. It would take getting used to. 

[color=f9ad81][b]“It’s no trouble,”[/b][/color] she said. His rate of speech was unusually quick, leaving little pause between his words. Speaking quickly must have been a part of who he was. That would also take some getting used to. 

His fox companion had begun to yip for attention, and received Lin’s once again. Introduced as Shiro by Felix, the fox had begun to rub itself against her legs. If it were even possible, her smile had become brighter. She knelt down and outstretched her hand, rubbing it against Shiro’s head and let it travel to his body. [color=f9ad81][b]“Hello Shiro, it is very nice to meet you!”[/b][/color]

It might have been inappropriate to consider his fox a pet. Animal companions were rare in her part of China. Besides the horses for travel, things like dogs and cats were few and far between. If Felix had done well in keeping Shiro healthy, fed, and happy, then he had a best friend for life. It was never wise to underestimate the bond between man and beast. Han had told her so, but sadly he never told her stories of what sort of animals he had seen in his own travels. Shiro might be one such animal she return home to speak of. 

[color=f9ad81][b]“How did you and Shiro become friends?”[/b][/color] Lin looked up at Felix. Her hand continued its soft brushing of the fox’s body. [color=f9ad81][b]“I have heard of a cat and a dog becoming a good companion for people. This is the first time I have ever seen a fox be under someone’s care.”[/b] [/color]