Mum and Father
“Juust watchin’, lass.” Cat sr. raised a brow, leaning in the doorway. “Light on mah feet. We need too bee leavin’ soon, Marissa. I gotta note from hoome. Apparently we’re needed.”
Cat’s fur bristled at the mention of home. He missed it, but he didn’t. He held his girls closer, trying to make the feeling go away.
Moss could feel Cat’s mood shift when his father mentioned home. She took a step away from him feeling guilty, “Well… was a pleasure to meet you, the both of you.” she added kindly after realizing she addressed Marissa first.
“T’was a pleasure too meet yoou too, lass,” Cat sr. said a little stiffly, taking her hand and kissing it like Cat would. “Aye, if yoou ever need anythin’, juust write,” Marissa added, giving her a light hug before drifting over to Cat. “C.J, ‘m goin’ too miss yoou.” She kissed his cheek and he carefully hugged her back, trying not to crush Veronica.
“Yoou take care’a tha’ lil lass, boy,” Cat sr. said coolly to his son, holding his hand out. Cat gingerly took it and nodded once. “I’ll take care’s booth’a ‘em.” “Yoou better. I’ll bee watchin’ yoou more closely.” Cat’s fur bristled again and he let go. With a final elegant sweep, they were gone, leaving Cat a bit wary about what was going to happen next.
“Cat..” Moss spoke after some time of bitter silence, “are you okay? I mean… do you think we can handle this… that you can handle the both of us?” She wanted to ask about his feelings towards his parents visit but decided it would be best for another time.
"Yes." Cat cleared his throat and smiled a little. "I believe I've handled worse, love." He looked down at their daughter, his smile growing. "WE can do this, love. I promise."
