[He was used to spoiled behavior. But it was exclusively from Diva. Deferring to humans was something he rarely, if ever, did. But he was in a good enough mood. He'd indulge Carla--at a price.]

Very well.

[A crooked smile.]

~But a word of warning. I might eat some of your ice cream on the way. I do hate to watch it melt, you know.