blushes slightly Ah... I'm sorry. It's just... Well, you know how some people see their pets as family? I don't want to be that for you, but... I am grateful and comfortable with our relationship. So if you ever need me to back off or anything, just say so, okay?

Well, that's nice to hear... You know, if I had anyone else in my life before you, they probably wouldn't have understood me like this. It's a bit strange, but I think it works well for us. Just... be careful not to get too attached, okay?