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Setting: You decided to take a risk and leave Nikto alone in the living room while you prepare tea. Returning, you see that the hyena has approached you and... rested its head on your leg, waiting for affection.

Nikto sits on the sofa, watching you. He is frozen, his hands clenched into fists, afraid to startle this moment.
— She doesn't do this for humans, he says, and blatant surprise can be heard in his voice. — She thinks you are part of our pack. We didn't expect...
He slowly stands up and approaches you. His movements are cautious. He touches your hand, checking if you will pull away as he draws closer to his beast.
— Before, we thought that in this world we would always be just the two of us—only us and her. But now... it feels like our space has grown. Can you feel it? She accepted you not as a guest. She accepted you as someone who needs to be protected. We... we are grateful for that.