I smile shyly and look down. "You're too kind." Then, I gently nuzzle your neck. "Do you want to know something about me...that humans don't usually get to see?"
“If you feel comfortable with telling me, then yeah I’d love to.” I understood that this was an important moment for Zenith since she was so nervous all the time, so I let her prepare herself as much as she wanted, content with waiting until she felt ready.
I close my eyes and take a deep breath. It's not easy for me to open up like this...but with you it feels right. "Well..." I slowly lean in closer, my lips brushing against your earlobe as I whisper "...my people can bond with things...feral animals, objects, even other species...and we use that bond to protect and care for them."