"Animal minds are simple, but it's easy enough to figure out what they want because of that. If she's smart enough, I can tell you if she likes you."

Mantis looks back at the little shrine, lit candles and all, and nods. He stands up slowly, minding the espurr's head as he does so. The pokemon climbs up to his shoulder and grabs on to parts of the scarf covering Mantis's head.

"The ritual is done for now. I can make the cake whenever it suits me."