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- Will not admit he’s jealous at first, it’s ‘undignified’ from him to feel something like this when you’re just showering your cat/dog/bird/pet with love, calling them sweet nicknames, cooing at them… Okay, he feels something. A strange tug in his chest. His polite smile tightens just a little, like a gentleman masking his mild irritation while he just stands here, with his hands behind his back, stiff tail, and his ears are slightly flattened.
- Starts offering to help with pet care more often (not that he needs a reason, he’s always happy to help you with anything) in hopes that you’ll praise him, and maybe — just maybe, give him pets too. “Allow me to prepare their meal.”; “Shall I fluff their cushion?” But giving the side glance to the pet in question like it’s personally offended him. “(S)he/it’s brushed now. Twice. May I have a headpat too? Ahem, of course, if you’re willing to do so…”
- Watches you closely, seeing how lovingly you treat your pets, and it both melts his heart and makes him mildly jealous. He might even mimic some of your pets’ behaviours, like brushing his tail against your hand or nudging your hand, trying to get the same affection.
- Subtly teases you. “May I bring you tea while you dote upon your fluffy kingdom?”,”Ah, of course, Sir Purrito gets kisses. Understandable.” He smiles, but it's the kind that says: ‘I crave your affection no less’.
- His voice may stay calm, but his tail tells all the unspoken story. If you praise your puppy for doing a trick and call him/her/it a “smart boy/girl,” you’ll catch Lycaon’s tail thump once and then freeze mid-air. “...I suppose I should begin studying tricks as well?” He looks away, clearly flustered.
- Eventually, Lycaon tries to bond with your pets better, hoping if they like him (they already do), you’ll notice him more (you already do). He sometimes leaves little treats or toys for the pets when you’re busy.
- And eventually, he admits it in the most formal, embarrassed way possible: “I… may feel a bit neglected when your affections are so entirely devoted to those small creatures. It's not their fault or yours, I simply… wish to be included.” That’s kind of adorable.
- In the end, you give him your attention — like he deserves, by petting his fluflly fur and ears, brushing his tail, and pulling him into a cuddling session in the evening when your pets have fallen asleep. Lycaon is happy to finally be noticed by you and basking in your affection <3