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Selvina watched with a little curiosity as the fox in front of her started to remove the only clothes she was wearing.  Somehow, the mage didn't think the primary problem was related to this as Sly started out a long rant about her lifestyle with the angry extra voice interjecting once as she let forth a long string of insults sprinkled with some actual conversation among them.  Pervert, annoying, commanding, frustrating, ... there we go, something about trust.  That was the important part ... right?  And a few threats.

From an academic standpoint, the fox needed a lesson in professionalism.  From a personal standpoint Selvina had to stop herself from letting go her own long string of insults and accusations before finally getting to what she wanted to say.  Of course the fox's threat was meaningless - if she had wanted to teleport back to the temple or her father's estate or any number of mages looking for a powerful familiar to hand her off to then her complaints would be over.  Plenty of them would be willing to put the fox into her place, wouldn't they?  Or simply lock her up again.

But that hadn't been the reason Selvina had rescued her.  She wanted to prove to herself that she could take care of Sly and make her a better person without simply choosing to ignore the problem.  Perhaps it was hard to trust the fox - especially when she was happy to be so insulting.  In truth though, she hadn't done anything to really hurt her and she sensed through the bond that the black fox had truly been being honest when she wait this was simply a demonstration.

She also didn't want for Sly, her first familiar, to be a failure.

[color=gray]"Look, don't take this out on the uniform - it could be a useful disguise for you when you shapeshift at least."[/color]  It didn't seem the noble really cared that much though since the cloth could largely be refunded and she had plenty of money anyways.  She let out a sigh before continuing.  [color=gray]"But trust?  Fine - I'll admit I've been a little thin in that category.  Your rampant insulting and obvious distaste for me haven't been helpful in handing it out though."[/color]

Now what?

[color=gray]"... but I do understand it must be infuriating to be forced to be by my side while I do not stand by yours ..."[/color]  A slight gulp.  [color=gray]"I, Selvina upon the honor of my name and my house promise to put my full efforts into trusting my familiar with my heart and will conduct our relationship in a manner indicating that you are worthy of my complete trust until proven otherwise."[/color]  She meant it, of course.  She wouldn't have sworn to her otherwise.

[color=gray]"... I'll have to get you something later, then ..."[/color]  If she trusted Sly, she'd obviously have to receive the family crest.  [color=gray]"Is ... is there anything else?"[/color]

Honestly, a nice, long massage and a well pampered meal sounded great before looking for more on the formorians.

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Fia smiled as she nearly got one, then pouted slightly as the silly creature managed to slither away from her tip.  The phoenix heard a few sloshes in the water nearby her and looked to check to see how Ritsa was doing.

Was Ritsa ... alright?  Was she capable of not being incessantly bubbly at all times?  For a couple of seconds the phoenix merely stared before asking her question somewhat nervously.  [color=salmon]"... Ritsa ...?"[/color]  Fia wondered if the hydra had been overcome with a sudden illness from some mysterious source.

Hopefully she hadn't messed up.  Of - Of course she didn't care about the annoying creature, but Livia would be disappointed, right!?  And that was all she cared about!

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Meowka glared in clear annoyance as she followed the pointing finger over to ... the cat let out a wide smile as she sniffed the air, dropping the doll as she picked up the large bag with both her arms and holding it close to her chest and licking her lips.  Oh, she so badly wanted to take a bit or two from it ...

... a glance at the doll showed she probably wasn't supposed to do that though.  The cat was clearly excited though, and gave the doll a slight smile but obviously wanted them to hurry up so she could enjoy her little treat.