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[ Tifa should just be warned all the same that if this future explanation ever comes to pass that he'll probably just end up wearily explaining to her that he doesn't think the kitten cares very much whether or not something is actually a toy. That wouldn't be due to a lack of the kitten's intelligence. He may have only spent a couple of hours with him but Cassian knows enough about animals to understand when there's a keen glint of intelligence in their eyes. And this one had it in spades.

Cassian's gaze stays fixed on the roof, mostly so he can keep an eye on the kitten to make sure he can see where he runs off to if he decides that's where the wind wants to take him. At least for now the kitten stares down at them with what Cassian believes is a smug look. Without turning away he mutters - ]

At least one of us is looking on the bright side.

[ After a moment he turns towards her though, chancing and hoping that the still nameless kitten won't just bolt when it catches wind of what they're doing. With a nod he stoops down a little offering his hands as a step of sorts for her to find a foothold. ]

Let me guess. You've done this before?

And what gave you that idea?

[ Tifa lets out a low laugh, still not wanting to be too loud in case it startles the kitten who she's pretty sure is keeping a close eye on the two of them. But it also hasn't moved, so that's something. ]

I had a childhood cat and she made a habit of sneaking out of the house. I can't tell you how many times I had to wander around town looking for her...

[ Though while she shakes her head in dismay, the smile she wears is fond. She approaches Cassian, nodding to him as she reaches out to brace a hand on his shoulder and then places one boot into the foothold she's made. She pushes up, relying more on her own strength to reach up for the edge of the roof and then pull herself onto it.

The kitten's still there, thankfully, though it's retreated to the other side of the roof, engaging in a reasonable amount of caution. ]

Hey, [ Tifa greets, her tone kept soft and gentle. She rearranges to sit cross-legged on the roof, exuding as much calm as she can as she once again clicks her tongue. ] You wandered pretty far off, didn't you? Come on, let's get you back down to safety before anything else happens...

[ And for good measure, she pulls out the toy again. Slowly but surely, the kitten creeps toward her. ]

I had a feeling.

[ Her story doesn't sound so dissimilar from those he'd seen in Ferrix that owned pets. Bix had temporarily taken a stray in after it realized that she was leaving out milk for her to have before she went to bed. Eventually the stray had become hers which had then naturally led to moments like this.

He'd say more as he watches her boost herself onto the roof, noting how effortless it seems but his gaze travels towards his charge who seems to sizing her up and thinks better of it. He'd seen crates stacked at the end of the alley and he's quick to make his way there, pulling himself up with a little less grace than Tifa had. The kitten had bolted once and he wasn't about to chance it again.

The cat seems none the wiser either as he hoists himself quietly onto the rooftop across from them. All of his attention is solely focused on Tifa and the jingling chicken toy. ]

[ Better safe than sorry in this case, and so Tifa doesn't begrudge Cassian hoisting himself up onto the opposite rooftop so that they have all their bases covered.

Although that's impossible, with a cat. They'll always find some corner to scurry into or some other path of escape if they really want to.

Thankfully, Cassian's keeping enough of a distance that the kitten doesn't feel boxed in, and soon enough it climbs right into Tifa's lap to get to the toy and start attacking it again. Its tail whips from side to side as it pounces on its prey.

Now that the cat is well and truly distracted, Tifa glances over to Cassian and nods. If he approaches quietly and without making any big movements, he can probably snatch the cat up once and for all. ]

[ The moment the cat ends up in Tifa's arms again Cassian's body language visibly relaxes. The last thing he wanted to do today was try and leap across the rooftops of Nocwich trying to track down a cat.

But it's not quite over yet. He still has to take the damn thing back from Tifa and bring him back to Thorne with him.

With an ease that denotes he's probably done this a couple of times in his life, he makes his way across the roof to Tifa's side, extending his arms out for the cat. As grateful as he sounds he also wears the look of a weary (cat) dad. ]

Thank you. I might have to call you to cat sit in the future.

[ Tifa does note the way that Cassian approaches, how he manages to keep his footsteps light and avoid making too much sound. It's the sort of thing that Yuffie is capable of, in theory, though it's not often that Tifa would ever think of that girl as quiet.

Once he's close enough Tifa picks the cat up out of her lap and hands it over, smiling when it wriggles but also doesn't put up too much of a fight. It seems like it's gotten enough enrichment by making them chase it around Nocwich.

She laughs as she pushes up to her feet and dusts herself off. It's actually kind of neat to see all of Oleuni Square from up here on the roof. ]

That might be kind of tough if you're not in Solvunn. [ And she's pretty sure he isn't; she's never seen him around the settlement. ] But you're welcome to message me if you have any questions?

[ The kitten seems a little more than chagrined that they've been returned to their weary father's arms. But to Cassian's credit he seems to have gotten a hang of keeping a hold on him now. Even the little pokes and scratches from the kitten seem to go ignored save the odd wince or so. With his new pet sated at least for the time being he turns his gaze out towards the bustling community below. ]

I'm not. I'm in Thorne. But I could give him to you every other month if you're interested.

[ Tifa being in Solvunn would explain why he hadn't seen her around. The castle was large but not so large that he hadn't at least become acquainted with the faces of the Summoned. As for whether or not he's being serious about handing off Bob Cat to her every other month - well that mostly seems to be a joke. Mostly.

But for now he offers her a weary lift of his lips. ]

I will. Thank you for helping me. I appreciate it.

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