"A fresh slate," Felih replies, his own ears twitching slightly as he leans forward, unable to resist the urge to nuzzle Shiro's nose with his own. It felt so easy to trade affection with him, a strange sense of familiarity in his heart despite the fact that Shiro is relatively new to him.

"So I'd be quite happy to learn anything you have to show me," he says, beaming. "I do adore dancing, and learning those of all the realms and peoples I come across is something I treasure."