Dio only getting redder at being called cute on two fronts only made his position worse, honestly. Joseph took back what he said before, he was definitely cutest when his face betrayed the emotions he tried to keep to himself. Honestly, who knew a grown ass manpire responsible for the deaths of many people could be adorable? Though, small and furry was a close second.

"Adorn you? It's not a crown, dummy." Even so, Joseph kneeled down on one knee and held the collar up and around Dio's neck. Seemed to fit well enough! It's a good thing Joseph didn't just buy one in every size to make sure. That's a stroke of luck.

"There. What do you think, Masaki?" He knew she'd gotten a show, and from what he could tell she had been just f i n e with that. Maybe he should egg her on a little more. "I'm afraid it means he's technically clothed now. Technically."

The little bag of catnip was held in his hand, dormant for now. But soon it would serve its nefarious purpose.