Cedar Sweep Black swan

His tail flicked at the joke, but unease churned in his gut. Why does that actually sound like a threat?

Hm. Well, I quite enjoy my eyes and ears. It would be such a shame to remove them. He kept his tone light, playful even, though the gnawing feeling remained.

Are they satisfactory, dear? Have I gone and tainted them? His voice dripped with mockery. Considering you've started collecting, I suppose I shall keep all of my parts intact. For now.

He cast her an annoyed side glance, unimpressed by her persistence.

Or perhaps I'm simply a man of privacy. Maybe I don’t wish to hand out information to some strange she-wolf named Envy.