A lot fuzzier, she said mournfully, staring back at her paws. Luthien's toy bounced off of one as Anani batted it at her. Meira watched it roll slightly then batted it gently at Luthien, all trace of concern gone.

Anani pounced on the toy when it passed him, intercepting it before it reached the Inan. He grabbed it in his mouth and took off toward the bedroom, leaving her to stare after him. This apartment was too small for her to run around like he did.

She flopped onto her side, rolling over to paw at the air and tucking her tail over, considering her brother.

Both, she said, I'm an empath, he can't hide from me! Though sometimes I pretend.