Snippet #2439682

Butler quietly flicked through the pages of the library book but wasn't paying too much attention to any of the words - she was more waiting on a response from her brother since the book had long since lost her attention.
She loved her brother, even if he was a dork with that bird of his sometimes - but even with Mr.Finklehopper, he was still better than Father. She actually couldn't fathom being an only child - maybe, he felt the same way?

'Are you making new friends, Kestie? And I've told you, that bird and people don't mix. Me? I'm at the library right now, can't focus on thi-'

Concentrated on sending her message, she didn't notice the shirtless Kojo until he spoke which gave her a small start,"H-huh ?"
Blinking, she turned a bit, staring directly at his abdomen which.. wasn't all fat, she had to say.

Wait, why wasn't he wearing a shirt ?

She looked up to his face then, "Hi. Is there something I can help you with? Some clothes, maybe ?" There was no hint of malice in her voice - actually, she sounded entirely genuine with her offer. And, there was muscle on him, yes, but she wasn't going to allow herself to get ditzy over it - maybe Butler from a few years back would have, but not her. She'd learnt her lesson with that.