"Neigh?" (Is upstairs where our Beast Tamer sleeps?)
Watching Xu Ran's back disappear at the top of the stairs, Starlight grew curious. It had never been to the second floor.
"Meow~" (Xu Ran and I both sleep upstairs.)
Freshly groomed and looking brand-new, Purple Cloud raised its hindquarters and tail high, stretched both front paws straight out, and gave a long stretch.
Big Sis lives up there too?
A little envy appeared in Starlight's eyes.
Although a large section of the basement belonged to it, having only just contracted with Xu Ran, it felt full of affection for him. Being able to sleep beside him would surely be a wonderful experience too.
Of course, Starlight also knew that would not be easy to achieve.
After all, it was far too big, and it would grow even bigger in the future, unlike the relatively small Big Sis.
Noticing Starlight's curious gaze lingering on the second floor, Purple Cloud had an idea.
"Meow?" (How about I take you up for a look?)
"Neigh?" (Can you?)
Delighted surprise appeared in Starlight's eyes.
Purple Cloud tilted its head in thought, then nodded firmly.
Although there was little room upstairs, there was still enough space for Starlight. It could not run around, and living there regularly would be a little cramped, but simply going up for a look would clearly be fine.
With a light leap, Purple Cloud reached the stairwell leading to the second floor. It glanced back at Starlight and spoke softly, lowering its voice a little.
"Meow~" (Keep your footsteps light. Our Beast Tamer is probably already meditating. We can't wake him!)
"Neigh!" (Understood!)
Starlight caught on, lowering its voice as well and tiptoeing after Purple Cloud.
The two Contract Beasts, one large and one small, silently climbed the stairs from the