Half-bent over and peering behind one of the bushes, Trahearne straightened up abruptly when he heard that meow, looking over to them in surprise. "The cat!" It was real! Thank the Pale Tree, he wasn't losing it after all!

Aware that he must look at least a little strange, Trahearne approached Valdis with a small smile. "I'm sorry. Is this one yours? I only ever caught fleeing glimpses before. I wasn't entirely sure that I hadn't imagined it."