Mm, well. As long as everyone is okay.

[ Hotarumaru accepts his headpats, this time. He think it's only fair, since he was able to pat Kogitsunemaru first. Being pet by a paw-like hand is a new experience, too. Softer. Feels less likely to make him shorter. ]

Kogitsunemaru-san, you know I can protect myself, too? [pauses] Ah, right, does that mean Mikazuki-san isn't here?