"...We are here to find a companion for our friend here."
'Huh? For me?'
Soren stared at the older man, momentarily stunned. While a tiny, hopeful thought along those lines had crossed his mind when he first saw the grand scale of the sanctuary, he hadn't actually expected it to be true. He had already received a mountain of favors from the President, and adding a magic beast companion to the list felt far too heavy. For a split second, a wave of hesitation hit him, and he seriously considered turning down the overwhelming offer.
But the thought vanished as quickly as it came. He wasn't foolish enough to let such a rare, potentially life-changing opportunity slip through his fingers out of sheer politeness.
"What's with that look?" President Marron grinned, easily picking up on the visible conflict splitting Soren's face. "Or what, you don't want to?"
