It's just a theory. Poro can be the same way sometimes, around certain people or carriers.

[ What she didn't say: He could be a right pill when he wanted to be. Which was often.

And judging by how his carrier seemed to snub him (she once again did her best not to laugh), Lux could only assume that Steve would have much the same problem. Poor guy. ]

Just keep at it, I'm sure he'll warm up to you eventually.

[ Maybe.

And smiling brightly, she let her head tilt gently to the side. ]

Lux Crownguard. It's a pleasure. I take it you're settling in all right?

[ Because it was an easy enough to tell that he was new. ]