James watched Eevee play happily with her pendant and felt reassured he made the right choice.

Before James could say anything at all, his belly rumbled.

He laughed, awkwardly rubbing the back of his head. "If you will! Please, lead the way... I'm sorry to be a bother..."

Honestly, even if it hadn't rumbled, he very likely would have accepted... he didn't have much left after that. He really did put beauty before most things! And he was often starving. He was in no position to refuse!

"You really are quite kind..."