[ Well, Ardeo can't help but emit a whine at that. ]

I don't like that.

[ He's simplistic, at least. ]

You're already one of mine. I feel it! You burn and you gave me shinies! [ And he wanders closer again, flicking his tail once as he sits back on his haunches and looks up at Kashuu. ] But what's fair about me having only half of you? Nuh-uh. Bad deal.