Riko didn't mean to excite easily. It was just the first time that someone had accepted him as much as Alecs had. He didn't find it strange that he did so just okay. He just was how he was. It was exciting to have someone as accepting as Alecs. "I am not." He protested cutely. Giggling as his nose was tickled. "I can tell. Sooooooooo soft." he said happily. He smiled at Alecs. "Can I brush out your fur sometime? Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaase?" He said in a begging tone. Still playing with his tail.<br/><br/>Then he saw him freeze and lowered the tail. Wrapping his arms around himself instead. He looked down and said nothing. Expecting the denial of friendship. The shunning and isolation to come again. His face filled with worry and he was biting his lower lip nervously. Looking up at Alecs sadly. Hope but fear on his face. Until he saw him nod. Wrapping his arms around him and letting out a sigh of relief when he was hugged. The words brought the smile back to his face. "Thank you Alecs...for not abandoning me because of a curse I have no control over." He said softly. The other males sensitive hearing would make it so he would hear the words even though he didn't say it loud enough for a human without animal ears and senses to hear.<br/><br/>He sat on the bed and smiled at his friend. Worrying when he saw his ears flatten. "Don't worry Alecs...I won't let any of the maids hurt you." He promised. Looking at him with confusion. "Why don't you normally eat other food? Have they denied it to you because you were different?" He asked softly. His room was naturally as toasty warm as Alec's heater was. He turned the heat down a bit. Just in case it bothered Alecs. He looked at him and smiled. "Just imagine them as harmless bunnies. Or something else that doesn't scare you." He said softly. "I'll protect you from them. I promise Alecs. I won't let anyone hurt you ever again. You are special to me." he said softly. Eating his food as he was hungry. He looked at Alecs every so often. "Please don't ever leave me Alecs... It would make me very sad."