The 'pensect' would probably have climbed onto Xavin's arm or back down to the floor to escort her, but the flat thing in front of it was less work. Like a rabbit, it had much rather hop forward than downward or upward and so the decision was easily made. To the extent that it was a decision rather than a simple reaction to stimuli.

It did seem to decide when they reached the table, scrabbling off the tray back to where Lillith sat and up her arm to her shoulder. She ran a finger down its 'back' in gratitude for message carrying, then promptly turned her attention to her dear friend.

"Hello, Xavin. You are very beautiful today."