It said enough that he since learned to pack other silverware for different parts of the meal. They might not be traditionally "proper," as the trickster trio had no need, but it said enough that he put in the effort.

When they finished, Lock carefully packed everything away again, and then located the small box with the perfume. He felt better as he pulled it from the corner of the basket where he carefully tucked it earlier. His tail flicked a few times from excitement. Part of it was pent-up energy from having to check himself earlier, but now he could move freely.

Lock turned to Lillith.

"To five years of putting up with me," he said as he held it out to her.