This time, Alden decided to step away, slowly watching to see what the monster would do. Still, he kept his hand on something on his belt, just in case.<br/><br/>The werecat glanced between Alden and Abir, as if looking to see if Alden was truly fine with this strange person. Slowly, Vitae took a few steps forward towards Abir, lowering his head to sniff at the prince's hand before licking it, as if trying to find hidden treats. When he sniffed and smelled nothing but strong perfume and incense, he quickly retracted his head, shaking his fur before walking on all fours to Alden.<br/><br/>Alden sighed, patting Vitae's head. "Well, it seems he tolerates you. That's a good sign. I won't have to worry about him deciding to maul you during our trip. However, if you'd like, we can spend more bonding time with Vitae. Because this..." He plucked one of the feathers out of Vitae's fur with an unamused expression. "...is unacceptable."