[ he's worried about the cat doing a dine and dash on them, but his accomplice seems to be getting it to warm up to him juuust fine, so maybe not as much of a possibility as he feared. ]

That would make sense. [ he refrains from sighing at the poor critter. ] I only hope it finishes quickly. That child probably misses it sorely.

[ with the cat crisis nearly resolved and nothing to do but wait for it to finish its meal time, he has time to get a better look at skylark. the first impression is made: helpful kid who likes to pet kittens.

cute. ]

You were asked by a young girl to find five cats, correct?

[ just, you know, making sure there isn't a lost cat crisis in this city. ]