

To MDP’s considerable joy, Lily happily allowed her to not only pet but hold one of her animal friends, eliciting a squeal of delight from the whimsical girl. “Like, thanky wanky sooo muchy wuchy, Lily Wily~! (giggle!)” she told the greenette as she eagerly took the offered ferret. “Awww~! You’re super duper softy wofty~!” she told her newest animal friend as she gave him a series of affectionate pets. “Yes you aresie~! Yes you aresie~!”
Meanwhile, Lily, ever her ditzy self, had offered Gaia the last of her three animal companions, seemingly unaware that it was Connie who had actually wanted to pet one of them. However, before the nymph-like young woman could pass the owl to her timid friend, Caroline offered Connie the bunny she’d been holding.
“O-Oh, u-um, t-thank you,” the masked maiden told Caroline as she took the offered creature, her mask forming an appreciative smile. “G-Gosh, he r-really is s-super fluffy!” Connie exclaimed as she began stroking the bunny’s soft fur.
Gaia smiled as she gently ran her elegant fingers over Dave the owl’s smooth feathers, happy to see that her dearest friend was enjoying herself. She was also greatly relieved that Caroline seemed to be behaving herself far better than during their previous encounter with her. Then again, the lack of Sakura’s presence likely had more than a fair bit to do with that, the botanical beauty reflected.
Shortly thereafter, Lily declared that it was time to move out, and Connie and Gaia handed the greenette’s animal friends back to her.
“O-Okay!” Connie confirmed with a nod as she mustered her resolve.
“Yes, let us be off,” Gaia agreed, her tone as serene as ever, despite her internal trepidation.
“Yaaay~!” MDP cheered, jumping up and down, even as she gave the ferret she was still holding a big hug. “Like, timey wimey to save the day~! (giggle!)”