[ Eevee lowers its head at the scolding, its ears drooping. :(

Nikkolaus gives it a scolding look as well. ]

I apologize. It seems to have extreme responses to any show of attention. Probably the result of being confined in that damned machine for who knows how long.

[ He gives an unsure look at her circumstances. ]

Are you all right with the both of them up there? I can hold Eevee if you would rather.