<div style="text-align: justify;">Melinda was indeed proud of Dalindme's improvements. He seemed to be learning really fast, and she couldn't help but feel she had a big part to play in this. In a strange way, Melinda felt like she was responsible for Dalindme, the same way he felt responsible for her. It was another link in their feeling of mutual caring and mutual responsibility.<br/><br/>Melinda still felt her cheeks warm, and thus she knew she was still blushing. She could notice that Dalindme seemed interested in her new coloring. And she could also feel that it made him feel good, not only interested him. <br/><br/>Keeping her fingers within Dalindme's reach, Melinda watched as his teeth pricked at her finger. She could feel the enjoyment coming from him in waves, and smiled. Nodding when she repeated the word, Melinda smiled one more time. The smile turned into a soft laughter when he added that word. Melinda understood it immediately, and repeated it. "Delicious", she murmured, pretending to taste her own finger.<br/><br/>She laughed one more time when Dalindme pretended to be scared by her snapping her teeth together. Melinda's hand caressed Dalindme's arm, as if she had really believed he was scared. Her eyes had a mischievous glint to them as she spoke in a soft voice. "Don't worry, honey. I will not hurt you." After these words, Melinda yawned softly. Through their bond, it could come to Dalindme's perception that she was getting tired.</div>