Illya and Cats

“Why do you insist on feeding these little beasts, Illya?”

“I like cats, Napoleon.  They remind me of me.”

“Oh, this I have to hear.  How do they remind you of you?”

“Cats are independent, yet capable of being around others.  They are solitary, yet will respond affectionately to the right person.  They can survive on their own, yet will accept care and companionship if it is offered in the right way.  When I first arrived in America, I was very wary of everyone I came in contact with, until you.  I learned to trust you.”

“Of course you did.”