((Amaterasu is the Shinto sun goddess in wolf form, if it makes a difference to Kid or if he'd even notice her divinity. Her red markings are also symmetrical.))

The wolf and her tiny sprite companion had arrived in time to watch Kid answering the silly application questions, and, more importantly, to notice his bizarre OCD fit.

"Hey, what's eatin' ya, kid?" asked the glowing green sprite perched on Amaterasu's head, between her ears. "Heh heh, get it? 'Kid'?"

Amaterasu snorted, apparently not caring for Issun's sense of humor at the moment.

"Everyone's a critic," muttered Issun. "So where's this broken paper giraffe sculpture of yours?"