“You’re doing good, snakey” you comment as Charlie, Vaggie, Angel, Niffty and Husk all left today’s redemption activity. You and Pentious were alone now.

“I am?” Sir Pentious asked, red eyes glistening with delight.

“You’re getting there. We’re all proud of you” you shoot him a sincere smile. Pentious bursts out crying. He wasn’t used to praise or affection and he appreciated even the snippets you often gave him.