Lenally's mood had indeed shifted from morose to significantly better as she continued to play with Eyes. Animals were always one of her weak points, she just loved them so much and always had protected them as a child. Many a time she'd gotten into fights to protect innocent puppies from bullies, or cats, or any animal for that matter. She'd always tried to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, even if it meant a date with the whipping stick.<br/><br/>"Animals know who is good and who isn't. I have always seen it for myself. If someone is truly evil, they will know. And they'll show it." Lenally said, again making sure to stroke Eyes and scratch behind her ears again, giggling every time she got a kiss. Animals were the only ones who could get away with kissing her and not be punched soundly.<br/><br/>"Princess Juli? She doesn't like to wear dresses either?" Lenally sat up, momentarily stopping her petting of Eyes as she looked incredulous.<em>So there ARE others who don't like to wear dresses either. How fun!</em>"I want to meet her!" Lenally looked excited. But she catches her brother asking questions. Even as his sister she struggled to read his expressions because he was quite skilled at maintaining a stone face. But she still caught his question at least, and wondered if anything was behind them even as his voice and face betrayed not a hint of what lay beneath.<br/><br/>"I'm not one to ask about fancy dress." Lenally returned to petting Eyes, "I would rather dress like a man, more comfortable for fighting in."