Since the day I was adopted. You could say it was because of Basil, had he not stopped his antics to engage me in a game of tag.

[The gentleman hare, as always, took the hand in both of his and gave it as good a shake as he could manage. It was always a joyous occasion to meet a new friend and ally!]

We've been steadfast friends ever since, I couldn't imagine being a sword without him at my side.