Adia, who looked like she was about to dive right in and pet all the babies, pulls her hands back guiltily. But Caspar just smiles at her and gestures towards the box. "You do the honors."

"That's all right?" she asks him. It's not just about who gets to be chosen by a kneazle kitten. It's whether they can commit to having a pet at all. She's ready, but she wants to make sure Caspar is ready, too.

He nods once. Throws in a wink for good measure. "Whatever one chooses you, that's the one I want, too."

She smiles back warmly, then puts her hands in the box, careful to not brush against any of the babies. Waiting patiently for the one that she and Caspar will be able to take home.