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His kind, joking words caused a flare of giggles to rise in her throat, choked down as her lips twitched. This was how it began, the tiny spark that would slowly ignite to a fire in her soul just for him not to feel the same. She couldn't help herself so she would prevent it from happening. She smiled politely as he made his offer, posture stiffening as she deemed an impatient and bitchy persona "I do need your help but I want you to know that what we catch is ours, I will eat my fill and then I will leave. This is for survival, nothing else" she stated matter of factly, basically stating she didn't want a friend just someone to help feed her, plain and simple. The only hint that this was forced was the way she avoided his eyes, tail drooping slightly.