He nodded, and let his head drift to Arthur's shoulder. The man had maybe days left; there was no point in being coy about these things.

"I am much better than Kuzunoha at keeping my tails out of sight," he said with a chuckle.

"But I could never quite get the ears or teeth right."

He peered up at Arthur, mapping his face. Withered though he was, there was still an echo of his handsome features. He took care to commit them to memory, in case this really would be the last time they met.

"My question still stands, however."