His power of speech had only barely returned, his snout softening, but still not quite enough for human words. He seemed startled at her outburst, for a few moments leaning over in that same position as he scurried back and eyed him with a look of utter hurt and betrayal. And he had..he'd betrayed her again.<br/><br/>He raised himself upright as she staggered over towards the tree, slumping against it slightly, and no longer looking at him. His eyes were glazed with regret, his body occasionally spasming as it continued to try and revert. When he opened his mouth, the voice was only barely human.<br/><br/>"Da-mi-ta.."