Shock, many types of concern, perhaps some confusion. Meira took those feelings to mean that Mr. Parker had no experience with ten year olds, or he had been expecting something else. Anani chose that moment to reappear and rub against her front legs, circling under her belly and around in figure eights. She picked up a paw and he moved under it, fixing Devin with eyes briefly more intelligent than any cat should have.

It is proper to use titles when speaking with your elders, she commented, quoting her father, But if you insist.

Who cared about proper though. This was a dream, her dad wouldn't find out. Her tail started to wave again.

No, but I don't feel hungry.