She had done it without asking— because it was right, and because she was his friend. She had looked into the heart of him, and Rhiow was still sitting there beside him. Only Chihiro knew him so well as she, and yet...

"You're a good cat, Rhiow," Haku put his hand flat on the bed and gave the cat an unreadable green stare. It was, after all, tradition that those who served Kami were given boons that brought luck as well as practical use, "And a good friend. I know you'll live this life well."

And so, he gave it to her.