"Only kind things. A bit love-sick, really. Ravage seemed convinced you were comparable to the moon and stars in every solar system."

Mantis shrugs at the display of affection. "I don't mind such things. There is someone...back home who had permission to be so affectionate with me."

The compliment strokes Mantis's ego in a most pleasant way. He spins again, perhaps a bit slower, and settles more into a seated position mid-air. Espurr, now Francour, continues to make delighted noises. Much to the man's amusement, Yaga gets up to settle into a wiggle and pounce, landing on his leg.

"It seems I have a gift for finding uniquely smart creatures."