Beneath the Strawberry Moon

"You needn't worry about that, Jigano. You are a very fine friend." Sam reassured, smiling and nodding softly. He did not have much experience of friends, but from what he knew Jigano was indeed a good one. Mia was a little cautious but quickly took to the game with Isuma, pouncing with just as much gusto as the bigger companion and happily trilling out excited meows. Sam, feeling her joy, was content that she would be ok and entirely focused on Jigano. "Well...I was speaking to Remi recently, and he has experience with Arduinna. Or at least knowledge of her. And he told me she is prone to tricks and cruelty. He was... rather upset that we had made a deal with her." Sam tapped out a nervous little pattern on the side of his teacup. "I know we have already made the deal, but I believe we should be cautious in the future before accepting any more help." Samuel He took a step but then felt tired He said, I'll rest a little while But when he tried to walk again He wasn't a child