"He's adorable," K'pandolu says, clearly charmed. "I'm sure there are worse things for him to chase- and he doesn't store them away for later, I hope? That can get messy. Spring here's tried that a few times." She gives the emerald a little scratch, though.

She gives Rolanberry a little smile. "Well, you're trying not to look it, at least, aren't you? How many ladies have you charmed with that look?"