((Mrr, I was also really busy. Sorry!  And Welcome back everyone else too!))<br/><br/>Sen scratched the back of his head.  Honestly, and unsurprisingly, he was more than a little nervous about things - they were now the centre of attention, which always made him a bit nervous.<br/><br/>And simultaneously... he didn't realize he had the ability to do this.  Sure, he had prepared for it, studied as normal, but... well...<br/><br/>But Jess' comments were heartening.  As was the very present reminder that he was being watched, and listened to.  And then there's Dankil... and the others...<br/><br/>He nodded, as he heard Takal.  "D-Don't worry - I'll take care of it."  He said softly, before nodding to Rihyan, "You too.  I guess... a gift?"<br/><br/>That was when he heard Auralia's statement.  He looked up at her, a bit confused as to who she was speaking of - before he noticed the squirrel.  He exhaled, having been reminded of where he was - ears drooping just a bit.  It hurt - it always did - but he remained silent, simply watching her.<br/><br/>Maybe....