Maleena watched her Skuldball tumble into the room and then held still, posing with the feather, while her tail tip gently swung from side to side. She had not missed Akira's subtle quiver as she had sniffed his neck, but she didn't show the hint of a reaction herself. There was simply no need to do so.<br/><br/>When Skuld had finished her contemplations, Maleena lifted the delicate feather to her lips, as if it was the most light and fragile thing she had ever held. She gently kissed the multi-colored eye, her eyes fluttering closed for the moment. Then she reached out and handed the feather to Skuld. "Be careful - it's a beautiful gift that wants to last a while."<br/><br/>Then she turned her eyes directly to Akira's. "Where do you sleep, Akira?"