[For one such as him, he can never get enough of hearing that someone wants to be around him. Those words of hers are some of the most treasured he's ever been told. They lift his spirits and warm his heart like no other.

Unlike his usual array of worthless trinkets and good luck charms that he buys; his frivolous spending is why he's never had the extra cash for seasonal treats like pumpkin spice lattes. And now he has Yukine to look after, though he has let the kid have his pick of drinks sometimes.

Which is why he so badly wants a taste now. Even just a sip would do! If he had a tail, it'd be wagging about now, eager for what his mistress has. He's been trying to be a good boy...! He's behaved all this while without any lewd remarks or innuendo!]

Hmm? [WAG WAG WAG PLAINTIVE STARE

Ah--! And she's offering him a taste...!] Yaaaay~! Thank you, Hiyori! Just a sip, promise. [Carefully taking her cup, he puts his lips to the rim and tilts it up, getting enough of a taste to really savor the cinnamony pumpkiny goodness.]

Mmm...! That is good! Delicious, even! Here-- Now you try mine. [He holds his out to her, smiling brightly with a little foam mustache above his upper lip.]