[She whuffs softly, her ears twitching forward as a faint smile tugs at her mouth. Seven-year-olds can be forgiven for small things like that.]

Well, that explains everything. It is a good name.

[The smile in her voice dissipates instantly though, and a distressed whine filters into her words.]

He's insane, I don't think any form of punishment will change him. He's a monster, plain and simple, it's not safe. I just...I'm worried he might start hurting other people to get to her and make things unbearable for her. I wouldn't be surprised.

Being trapped there is breaking her, I only talked to her once after the milk mess and I could tell. I've been meaning to ask this ever since.