[ MISTER KITTY CAT ... boy, does he scowl. remembering that kittens apparently prefer it when he smiles, he makes an attempt to calm any nerves that flare up from the unsightly display by giving it another pet. he's getting the hang of distractions.

immediately: ]

That won't be necessary. [ that is a deep, dark pit he would never get out of if he agreed to it instead of uttering a couple of words. ] Thank you, miss. I would similarly thank you if you were to never call me that again. Jusis is fine.