Because I'm a fox. [ he beams with pride! ] I can do what I want, for the most part. Besides, your finger was right there, ripe for the licking.

[ then he winks, tail whipping behind him. ]

Also, now that I've licked you, you're mine! I think. You're not food, but I've seen humans act like whatever they've touched first they suddenly own.

[ with a confident nod, he gives Sattsu a harder hug--- a snug. a tight snug. ]

Okay?