Shady

“Worth it.” She reached forward cautiously to attempt a stroke to her back. “Hello, precious. Precious Pollywog. Hi there!”

Ahhh I am behind, sorry >.< I will attempt to get caught up tonight when I get home from work, my bad. Thanks for the nudge!

She nodded. “…Do you think this is going to work?”

“Calvino?”

“Aww!” Ki’nuu made a beeline for the nearest cat, crouching down to be on its level. “Hello small friend! What’s your name?”

“Oh… right… sorry…” she forced herself to lower her hand to her sides, glancing back at the femur in her lap. “It’s… a little overwhelming…”

“Nice.” Ki’nuu did a little curtsy. “Thank you.” Then she walked inside and glanced around.

“…oh.” She still kept her hands on her face. “…what would the mark look like?”

“Oh?”

Ky anxiously put her hands on her face, as if she had a huge scar across her forehead or something. “Do I look different?”

"I do." Ki'nuu dipped her head. "But I wouldn't want to put you out..."

"I have no idea," Ky said honestly. "Like... calling dibs? Wait, do you think Haelar marked me ?" What a terrifying thought.

"Thanks!" Sadie grinned. "If you've got suggestions for things you'd like to make sure they have, feel free to let us know. I have a wallet." She patted Meyer's arm ...

(haha all good! It was a nice surprise to get a reply for all four tonight :') ) "That's good," Talia said with a nod, and she meant it. "Ky ...

Ki'nuu nodded, not sure how to respond. "Well... that works as well, I suppose. As long as compassion comes when it needs to. That's what counts."