Trahearne looked back over his shoulder at hearing the mew, and despite the dreary topic, he couldn't help but look delighted as Anani approached them. "Why, hello," he greeted the cat, gladly scritching over his forehead and behind his ears. To his credit, Trahearne wasn't the type to baby-talk Anani, even though he happy to spoil the cat in every other fashion.

"That's too specific of an item to be a coincidence. Sometimes I wonder if the odd events the Dreaming springs on us are some sort of... reaction to our thoughts or feelings." He looked back over to Valdis, saying in a thoughtful tone, "It could be a sign that you should keep it. Having it close might help you hold onto those snatches of memory, if nothing else."