[Oh. He hadn’t …thought of that. The notion is very surprising to him, actually, but. It would …really get them off his tail, wouldn’t it? And he doesn’t thing that they would miss. They would be happy to have the collar back, yes Tatsumi is correct in these assumptions.]

[He falls quiet to Tatsumi’s admission. While this is …moving fast, it does not really bother Mayoi. If anything it feels a little too good to be true. He’s hesitant to accept because he was in such a state before …so ready to run. But Tatsumi’s kindness cannot go unpaid, and staying here, it could be made official in a way, if he were to belong to Tatsumi.]

[He swallows a moment, thinking about it before he nods, looking up at him with a small shy smile.]

I-If …you think that I am worthy of such a thing, I would be happy to be that companion. I …I am not good at very much, but I can listen and help with whatever you need …to the best of my ability. I do not know very much about church, but I can learn- a-and I know how to read and write, which may be of use to you.