When she nodded in answer to his question, he smiled and ran his fingers through her soft copper curls.<strong>"I know you're nervous, Little One, but everything is going to be okay. Kitten is so excited to meet you."</strong>He combed his fingers through her hair a few more times, then brushed her cheek with the back of his hand.<strong>"Okay, let's go,"</strong>he said, lowering his hand to link it with her own, then turning and opening the door to Kitten's Playroom.<br/><br/>As he led the shy girl into the room, his eyes sought out his Kitten, finding her sitting patiently in her corner. At least, as patiently as she ever waited for anything. He caught her eye, giving her a slight nod of approval at her choice of apparel, and led the newcomer over to the soft carpet. He sat down across from his Kitten and gently pulled the newcomer into his lap, wrapping his arms around her and nuzzling the top of her head.<strong>"Kitten, this is your new friend, our precious Little One. Little One, this is my Kitten, your new playmate. I hope the two of you will have lots of fun together, and I have lots of games planned for the both of you."</strong><br/><br/>He leaned to the side and pressed a kiss to his Little One's cheek.<strong>"Now Kitten, our Little One is very shy, especially at first, so we have to be gentle and patient with her. Do you think you can do that?"</strong>he asked, eyes telling her that he knew full well that she could, but was saying it for the benefit of the newest member of the Playroom. All the while, he held his Little One securely in his arms, anchoring her with his presence and the promise he had made to make her feel safe and special.