"Just dress him up in a cat onesie and nobody would be able to tell him apart from a real cat," Hayley replied with a gleeful grin as Eryn, taking to Sean's cat-like behavior, gently rub his belly and neck like she would a real cat. "There, there," she softly cooed, her affection making her face brighten up with joy. It was as if her infectious love and kindness came from deep within and were radiating through her skin. Hayley could feel her happiness and joy infecting her and soothing her previously grieving heart, making her hopeful for the future for them.
Arlia, returning the kiss then breaking away moments later, chuckled and replied, "And here I thought I'd have to brainwash you to keep you for myself." Gently rubbing his back, she looked at Eryn and said to her, "Careful, Eryn. One wrong spot and he could scratch you with his not-so-sharp claws!" Giggling softly, Eryn smiled and replied, "I won't do anything he isn't comfortable with, I promise."