Its probably difficult for you to understand since youve just awoken.

Kiri made a troubled expression when he saw Touyas reaction. From the way he spoke since yesterday, he had thought Kiri was trying to avoid his questions, but he was only taking into account Touyas situation, and wouldnt explain in detail about undeveloped cats out of consideration.

Itll be all right. It is true that catnapping happens, but no one would look at an undeveloped cat and just attack them. The inhabitants of the Country of Cats are mostly good people. There arent many who have the spiritual energy to conceive a child either. Besidesif you stay at my house, no one will lay a hand on you.

I see

That may have been so, but he was still shocked that even a male was targeted for that purpose. His heartbeat had sped up and wouldnt slow down.

Touya?

When Kiri saw Touya curled up, he stood up and sat back down next to him. It may have been because he was instinctively frightened, but no matter how much he told himself to calm down, he couldnt do anything about how his body reacted on its own. His ears laid flat against his head and his tail wrapped around him. His whole body became stiff, and made it hard for him to move very well.

Itll be all right. Dont be afraid.

Kiri said as he slowly stretched out his hand to gently pet his lowered ears.