｡♥  no no put it down

        Oh, he hadn’t- he hadn’t thought about the carpet. Apologetically, he picks the rat remnants back up, cradled in his gentle hands. He’s not quite sure what to do with it, if he’s not supposed to eat it or leave it here- he’s still hungry, but this mess is much less appetizing than, well, most other things that could conceivably be consumed. At Frank’s question, he nods emphatically.

        “Yes- please.” He’s learning some manners, at least.

          _{‘   oh,   never mind the carpet   !   set it back down,   rocky.   ’   he’ll have magenta scrub out whatever stains the carcass may leave behind,   later.   he must now see to the NEEDS of his creature,   once he’s cleaned him up,   of course.   ‘   come now,   ’   frank insists,   reaching for rocky’s hand   ;   he PAUSES,   takes him by the wrist instead.   ‘   –   i admire your RESOURCEFULNESS,   rocky,   but there isn’t any reason to scavenge.   why,   just downstairs,   there is quite an impressive kitchen at your very disposal,   my love.   ’}

          _{he turns halfway,   &   he simpers.   ‘   you’ll REMEMBER this,   won’t you  ?   there is no need to eat rats.   ’}