The knights standing in front of the grand, overly ornate doors placed their right hands over their chests and bowed their heads when they saw Jihl.
He gave a slight nod and gestured with his hand that it wasn't necessary.
Even without all that, Bao Bei was already terrified after walking through the busy castle filled with people.
The heavy clanking sound of the knights' armor made him flinch and he hid behind Jihl's back.
When Jihl tried to urge him to go inside, Bao Bei shook his head firmly.
Even when Jihl pushed him gently from behind, Bao Bei stood his ground and wouldn't move.
His tail was swinging sharply from side to side and with each movement, the tip twitched and shivered like it was having little spasms.
Swish, swish, twitch. Swish, swish, twitch.
Bao Bei's ears were also busy—pointing forward one moment, folding flat backward the next.
From the outside, it might have looked amusing, but it was clear Bao Bei was very hesitant to go in.
