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PUFFSKEIN!
Basil folded into himself in fright as soon as the human reached his hands into the cage. Where were they going? Why did he have to leave his cage? His beloved, dark, beautiful, safe cage? He started shaking as the boy placed him on the table, peering only one eye out from under his fur. He looked up at the human hesitantly.
Quinn frowned at the little fuzzball, feeling suddenly very nurturing.
"Awh, are you scared? I'm sorry about that. I get scared too, sometimes, so I understand. I'm not gonna hurt you, though. I just wanna talk."
He set down one of the treats he picked up in front of Basil, making sure not to make any sudden movements.
"Do you want a treat?" he cooed.