[ He moves away a bit as well, if only because he has no idea what to expect or how much space she needs. The transformation itself turns out to be pretty straightforward, but the result… ]
Ah, how cute!
[ It comes out before he can think to stop it, and his brain continues on autopilot, driving him a couple steps forward where he buries his fingers in Ori’s fur to pet her neck and scratch behind her ears. He really can’t help himself when it comes to cute animals!!
Except this isn’t a cute animal, logic reminds him a moment later - a moment too late. This is Ori. He snatches his hands back and tries to step back so quickly he falls right on his rear. ]
Oh-! Oh gods, I’m so sorry, I couldn’t help myself!
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Ah, how cute!
[ It comes out before he can think to stop it, and his brain continues on autopilot, driving him a couple steps forward where he buries his fingers in Ori’s fur to pet her neck and scratch behind her ears. He really can’t help himself when it comes to cute animals!!
Except this isn’t a cute animal, logic reminds him a moment later - a moment too late. This is Ori. He snatches his hands back and tries to step back so quickly he falls right on his rear. ]
Oh-! Oh gods, I’m so sorry, I couldn’t help myself!