Carja did not, in fact, let go. She only curled up tighter, like a cat, purring away as her front legs stretched out in front of her, the spike pressed against her belly, one foot gripping it tightly. She kneaded the air gently, tensing as he settled down before happily relaxing on top of him.

She yawned widely and finally fell asleep, as happy as a clam.

Did she have a family now? Huh. Well, now she knew how to answer Blight next time he asked.