Oh! The Pet knew that word! ... And whether we're talking about 'then' or 'come' is up for debate, because the animal had no intention of doing either.

Padding over, the creature allowed Saber to give it a few last delightful scratches before ever-so-daintily dipping its head -- and with a speed that allowed it to take down its prey in other circumstance -- pulled its lips back and closed its jaw around Saber's middle, lifting her into the air when it raised its head to look around.