"Hello, pet," Lock said with a grin.

He intended to take advantage of getting in even a smidgen of trouble while Lillith was trying to a make a good impression on "Corvin." He gave him a soft growl.

"She's [i]not[/i] my mother," he said, clearly displeased at his height being used against him. "We're just playing a game."

Lock rested his head against Lillith's knee to calm down. His tail twitched again, as much as it could in his bonds. Shock cackled at his misery, then set her items on the counter.

"Don't mind him, Corvin " she said. "He's been a bit [i]short[/i] lately."