Valdis was not intimidated by the strange person's appearance in the slightest, Anani, however, did have a slight problem. He hissed, struggling out of Valdis' arms and climbing up onto her should, turning around awkwardly and hissing again, as if warning the newcomer to stay away.

"Anani," Valdis said sharply, somewhat shocked by the cat's reaction. "I'm sorry, he isn't usually like this."

For heaven's sake, the cat liked Bakura.