Make that two beings who are on edge, and one who is slightly alarmed because they're on edge. Her ears prick up as she places a hand against her chest.

"Oh, pardon!" Whoops, that was a bit loud. Elleru lowers her voice, remembering her library etiquette. "Er, pardon. I did not mean to startle you, but is he yours?"

Her eyes flick below the table to Tripod and back, a hopeful smile on her face as she brushes a piece of hair behind one of her long, pointed ears.