"Yes, it's fine," Jarod looked down sternly at M, who was looking up at him smugly from where she was being skritched, "but don't think you're getting out of getting your nails clipped, young lady."

"You don't have to be quiet, but you might want to stay out of the way--and I bet you've got a lot of honor," he nodded to Willow, heading towards the kitchen.