[taking into account that him remembering anything is nothing short of a miracle after the amnestic fever, she has every right to be excited. he perks the smallest amount when she moves closer to him, unable to help smiling at the almost feverish look in her eyes. whatever he's said, it's caused good feelings and he's quite alright with that.]

I remember some other things. Like being buried in the dirt in hopes I'd grow taller with water and sunlight, that perhaps we could even grow friends for me. [and more aunties. wait, what? that wasn't— yes, it was! more aunties. then does that mean...?

he blinks once, twice, a faint blush pinkening the tips of his ears.] Has he? That is kind of him. [thanks to that exact person, he does know, but he's still not sure how to feel about that and hasn't sincerely thought to address it.] I do hope they are. I'm always doing my best to properly represent the clan.