Lady Becky immediately bristles, tail raised high, hissing loudly at Little Moon.

You struggle to carry away the defensive cat, but Little Moon seems delighted with this playmate, circling frantically while you hold Lady Becky, its tiny tail wagging furiously.

Meanwhile, Lady Becky hides in your arms, continuously cursing at the dog - though unintelligible to you, clearly nothing pleasant - this vulgar muttering continues until nightfall, long after Faris has taken Little Moon away.

Some say this jealousy, this fiercely independent attitude, is precisely what makes cats so charming... perhaps.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Lady Becky

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Charisma) of Slot #2: Add 1

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

"Oh! I've always wanted an adorable little dog!"

Maggie immediately embraces Little Moon, her face radiating a brilliant smile you haven't seen in ages.

That day, Maggie plays with the puppy for hours, finding various toys and treats, speaking in childish reduplications.

By evening, when it's time to return the puppy, you ask Maggie if perhaps you should get a dog too?

"No... better not. The Sultan's game might claim our lives any day. At least people can seek their own escape, but a puppy... would just keep waiting and waiting if we disappeared. Just thinking about it breaks my heart."

She smiles sadly, shaking her head, giving Little Moon a final kiss before returning it to Faris.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Tag (Wife) = 1

Result:

• Card (Sense of Happiness)

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

Mutton Stove seems quite interested in Little Moon.

You witness this sheep and dog affectionately basking in sunshine together, while the poet himself snores nearby. They pass the entire day this way.

That evening, after Little Moon departs, the poet shows you his latest work - this paper remarkably free of Mutton Stove's saliva and not impatiently eaten.

"From little moon, to crescent, to full moon,

each moon,

is countless moons I've gazed upon.

From me, to you, to him and her,

each person,

gazes upon their own moon."

This truly is a fine poem.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Hassan

Result:

• Card (A Song of Two Moons)

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

"Ah, a hunting dog! Like Faris's hunting dogs? I've always wanted to lead a pack hunting like him, but they always bark at me!"

Adila chatters while rubbing Little Moon's head. Then, almost immediately - Little Moon struggles and barks loudly at her.

Adila feels terrible. She borrows your dressing room, working hard on her appearance, washing away any possible blood scent - but it's futile. The puppy decides, and Little Moon simply dislikes her.

Adila leaves sadly, though this experience slightly improves her communication skills, having genuinely tried to befriend the little dog.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Adila

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Sociability) of Slot #2: Add 1

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

Jenna holds the puppy high, looking into its eyes for quite some time.

"How adorable... Oh, I've just had an inspiration!"

With that, she races back to her workshop, leaving you to entertain Little Moon for several hours.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Jenna

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Inspiration) of Slot #2: Add 10

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

Habib's eyes light up seeing the puppy.

"The lady loves puppies, oh, I do too! Let me see how to pamper this little one..."

He mutters while rummaging through the kitchen, discovering various treats like lamb bones and beef marrow. Soon, servants gather around Little Moon, softly asking what the puppy prefers. If Faris hadn't specifically instructed against overfeeding, this little dog might have consumed your dinner too.

Afterward, Habib seems inspired with new cooking ideas; his oil-braised bone marrow and stewed leg bones prove absolutely delicious.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Habib

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Wisdom) of Slot #2: Add 1

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

"Faris leaves you to care for his dog? That's like entrusting his wife to you!" Nabhani feigned surprise, "He treats dogs better than most men treat their wives!" Though joking, Nabhani appeared fond of the puppy. Little Moon and it frolicked around the marketplace, drawing female onlookers. Glancing at the women's compliments of Nabhani's charm, you figured out why the playful Iron Guard had to bring the dog along...

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Card = Nabhani

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Charisma) of Slot #2: Add 1

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

You steal time from your busy schedule to spend an entire afternoon playing fetch with Little Moon. The puppy follows your commands, happily running across the carefully trimmed lawn, eventually collapsing exhausted in your arms. You carry it back to its soft bed, where it unsuspectingly lets you pet its treat-filled belly.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 Has Tag (Protagonist) = 1

Result:

• Adjust Tag (Physique) of Slot #2: Add 1

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1

You send someone to play with Little Moon for a day; everyone thoroughly enjoys themselves.

Conditions:

• Slot #2 = 1
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Jenna
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Nabhani
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Habib
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Adila
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Hassan
• Not Slot #2 Has Tag (Wife) = 1
• Not Slot #2 Has Card = Lady Becky

Action:

• Counter (7000556): Add 1