Redtail Rise Like no one ever was,

Lilia swiftly deemed Reki her favorite, which was the pinnacle of achievements. It was certainly the greatest thing he'd ever earned for himself, and it hadn't taken much at all! He was floored, immediately. The favorite of a princess?! He almost felt like crying, but that wasn't very Big Kid of him, so he stowed that feeling as best he could and only let his lip tremble a little.'

Th-thank you! He blurted next, as that seemed appropriate. What could he say or do to make Lilia understand how important this moment was? How kind she was, to look upon his pathetic little self, and think he was worthy?

Do ya wanna go -- um, play? Maybe she'd say no, or maybe she was too tired (she seemed particularly small, now that he was looking at her properly), or maybe this wasn't the right way to thank someone for being put on their friend's roster; but Reki had no idea what else to do, except offer.