The cat in Ripper's lap looks at the local Ripper and sniffs.

He comes forward hesitantly, sits on the floor in front of his alt, and joins him in petting her.

Rayne bites his lip. It's the first time he's shown a visible reaction to Ripper touching his daemon.

"I have no idea what's going on," the local Ripper murmurs. His kingfisher leaves his shoulder and perches on a nearby clock, giving it an extra set of talon-marks on top of the many it already has.