His eyes go back to the kitten and his lips curl in a smile before he's even aware.]
She has made herself quite comfortable, as befitting her royal status. [He kneels then, bringing his chin down so that for a moment he stares at eye level with the Queen Elizabeth. It is a very childish gesture, but he hardly notices given that his attention is elsewhere.
After a moment, he straightens again, expression still soft.]
What do you think happened to her mother? [Beat.] She is far too young to be on her own.
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His eyes go back to the kitten and his lips curl in a smile before he's even aware.]
She has made herself quite comfortable, as befitting her royal status. [He kneels then, bringing his chin down so that for a moment he stares at eye level with the Queen Elizabeth. It is a very childish gesture, but he hardly notices given that his attention is elsewhere.
After a moment, he straightens again, expression still soft.]
What do you think happened to her mother? [Beat.] She is far too young to be on her own.