Her tail swishes faster as Faolan leans to peer at her, excitement ramping up, and she turns to begin licking at Faolan instead.

"She's been a very good girl!" Lancelot protests, "Lily is always a perfect lady, aren't you Lily? Yes you are!"

His arms come around her to gently tug her back an inch, saving Faolan from her affectionate assault with a huff of laughter.

"And of course, such a good lady is always given plenty of presents. Good behaviour is always well rewarded."