[ They're not shy, they're waiting for Macaque's command. And Macaque wants to make sure it's clear that he's not making a threat of any kind, plus there's Choco's state of mind to consider, so he's being overly cautious. ]
[ The shadows smile with glowing purple grins, and approach Lott, hands raised. They want to touch, but only if it's okay. ]
Re: THE CITY ...
[ The shadows smile with glowing purple grins, and approach Lott, hands raised. They want to touch, but only if it's okay. ]