With Karren gone, Kai sat by Warren, pulling the little pup into her lap. Cradling him, she ran her fingers through the thick fur on his neck, trying to calm him.<br/><br/>"It's okay, love," she said, her voice soft. "I know what's happening is scary. Trust me, I'm absolutely terrified that...that nothing will work, that this thing won't ware off and you'll be stuck like this and have to grow up all over again. That might not be so horrible for you, I know your mom will like that...but I doubt she'd let me kiss you."<br/><br/>Pausing, she let out a forced chuckle as tears stung the backs of her eyes. It all seemed so silly when she said it out loud, but at this point, she just wanted to talk to keep him calm, to let him know she was there with him.<br/><br/>"I promise it'll all be okay. One way or another, I'll make sure it's all okay."<br/><br/>Leaning over, she kissed his big head. Even as a little thing, his head was big for his size. It was comforting in a way. He was the one in pain every time he grew a little and freaking out over the whole thing, yet she was taking comfort in him. It was all so silly.