Her eyes just lit up. Aiko didn't know it was possible to be so happy being made like she was. It was certainly strange to her how much a little one like herself could have so much compassion and care in such a big world. And it was much bigger than she. There were plenty of times she pondered her existence. She was not born like everyone else. Sure, there were other beings created in the world, but did they live and breathe as she did? Did they wonder so much about their lives as Aiko?<br/><br/>Then her eyes met his. The whole world, the thoughts and questions, everything stopped. If there was one thing she was certain of, it was living on this ship and being with him. Every day chore she did was slowly meaning more to her than what she was created for. Everything was different. This meal was more than just habit. It was Aiko accepting a change in their lives. And it was their lives. She would never change this for any world. As long as she had Tarrok, the feline would be content.<br/><br/>His sudden hug made her jump a bit. Aiko's eyes grew wide. Her arms immediately held onto his for the brief time during his hug. He didn't need to say a damn thing. She understood it all without the need for words. A blush crossed her cheeks as he began to eat. She finished her chicken, glancing at him, their eyes meeting. Aiko didn't even say a word as she began cooking the last steak. It was done in a matter of seconds.<br/><br/><span style="color: mediumpurple">"Heads up!"</span>she called out as she placed the last steak on his plate.<span style="color: mediumpurple">"Sometimes I wonder why I don't just figure you'd be hungry for it."</span><br/><br/>Her nimble frame slipped down into a chair with her plate. There was only a small portion of rice and three potatoes with her small piece of chicken. Immediately, she began to eat hungrily.