[Mayoi's ears flick up in worry when Tatsumi gets to his feet, moving to brace him if he needs. He does not let him wobble very much, gingerly trying to support him by the arms. His tail flicks back and forth.]

Walk... by your side?

[It's not that he is upset to be asked, it's just the notion is so foreign to him. His ears press back in thought, uncertain.]

That is not something I have ever entertained doing before. Walking ...along side my owner as if we stood on the same ground. ...Would I not get punished for something like that...?

[He doesn't want that, but he also doesn't want to disappoint Tatsumi. He looks up at him, eyes searching for the correct answer.]