Even when she got 'em, they were hardly noticeable for very long. She crouched down, looking more closely at Marisa, feeling her face heat up slightly.

Wait, what?

Sure, she'd always gotten along with humans - she had lived alongside a great deal of human culture - and she didn't really mind Marisa, as funny and entertaining as she was, but... well. Even if it confused her a little, she was too old to try to lie to herself about her feelings.

"I didn't want to see you get really, seriously hurt. You might not believe it, but I'm actually kinda fond of you, Kirisame."