Animus looked down at Ophidian’s offered hand and shook it with a smile.<span style="color: #ff0000">“May our business be profitable and your lessons productive. I look forward to helping you improve many lives.”</span>She tensed when Kitori hugged her from behind and Monia squished her further.<span style="color: #4d4dff">“Thank you for this wonderful home and the opportunity to give our children the lives they deserve.”</span><span style="color: #ff0000">“You’re… welcome?”</span><div class="messageTextEndMarker"> </div>