( Lalli can't be too angry at him if he's throwing around compliments, even if he means them more as fact than flattery.

Emil uncrosses his knees -- which he didn't realize how sore he was after doing so much all day -- and instead stretches out, resting his weight on his arms. He'd certainly like a break from both emotional and physical issue.

"Us," though...he breaks using telepathy since he's no longer speaking on something that apparently emotionally compromises him more than he expected. )

I already told you I'd take care of it. You don't have to worry about it, and I'll make sure it doesn't paw at you like my cousins did.