[Alex watches her curiously, his concern abated at least a little when she assures him that she is alright. Then comes a wave of nervousness and he finds himself shifting slightly from foot to foot as he watches her.

It's her words that cause everything to fall still and silent, his eyes widening just a bit. His mouth falls open and he stands there, stunned, as several pieces seem to fall into place all at the same time.]

You? You're .. [His mouth shuts with a click and then he feels himself grinning, unable to help himself.]

You're a cat, aren't you? Of some kind .. I kept telling myself it was because you were hanging around me, but it wasn't .. it was just you.