Still good to know, though. I might've freaked out if I sprouted fur or something without warning.

[ ha ha.

there's a moment where he's worried that he's said the wrong thing. rosamund's eyes turn watery, even with that smile, and kazuki is immediately ready to try and smooth it over. making assumptions has gotten him into trouble before. it wouldn't be a surprise if it happened here, too, especially after a day like today.

...but she hugs him instead, and he breathes a soft sigh of relief as he returns the gesture, careful of his injuries and the briars. ]

No thanks necessary. This is what friends are for.