Alexandra stroked the left head's muzzle.
"He still planned half our date like a dungeon route, so don't praise him too much."
All three heads barked.
"Exactly."
She raised the pouch again but kept it closed.
"One last question. When he starts taking the others out, who keeps me from doing something petty?"
Kumoe stared at her.
The curious head licked her hand. The middle pressed closer, while the right gave Alexandra the flat look she usually reserved for especially foolish questions.
"Yes, it was my idea. I remember."
The right head huffed through her nose.
"You're very judgmental for someone who shares every meal with two sisters."
Three tails continued wagging behind Kumoe.
Alexandra scratched beneath the right head's chin.
"I can still hate it a little without making it everyone else's problem. If I start acting stupid, bite my sleeve."
The left head immediately caught the edge of Alexandra's sleeve between her teeth.
"I said if."
Kumoe released the fabric.
