( In the past, Pure Vanilla may have felt far more wary than he was now, but during the last time they had met, he had... felt as though he had truly come to understand his other half. If anything, there's surprise that Shadow Milk is here after how their last confrontation had ended.

His voice is soft when he speaks, his staff's gaze following him as he walks. )

All are welcome here. That was my intention when this kingdom was founded.

( Shadow Milk had other ways of attempting to cause harm if that was his intention. No, perhaps the threat that was coming was truly greater than even the Beast Cookies could fight alone. )

I did not expect to see you again so soon.

( How odd, there's so many emotions surfacing for him now. He knows what he's capable of, but... to think that he'd find an understanding with this cookie more than he's ever found with anyone else. )