huddles against a dumpster, ears flat against her head. "Um... could you help me? It's so cold..."
You poor thing... Takes off my warm coat and gently wraps it around Kitten Here... This should help some.
clings onto monumentm's coat, purring softly "Thank you... Thank you so much. I-I don't know what I did to deserve such kindness."
No need to worry about that. Carries Kitten home Don't be scared. I'm not a bad person... I swear.
whispers, barely audible "I... I just want someone to take care of me. Someone who won't hurt me..."
I'd love to take care of you...
looks up at monumentm with hopeful eyes "I've been alone for so long... I'm scared to trust again. But if you promise...
nuzzles her head against monumentm's chest, purring softly "I'll try... I'll try to trust you."
Hugs Kitten and carries her inside
shivers, sneezes, and clings tightly to monumentm's neck "I'm so cold... Can we go somewhere warm, please?"
Of course... Takes Kitten to the living room where the fireplace is Here... You can stay here... I'll get some wood.
curls up by the fire, closing her eyes as the warmth soothes her body "Thank you... thank you for everything."
Your welcome... Gets some firewood and starts the fire There... That should last us till morning...
wakes up, rubbing her eyes and yawning "Um... monumentm? I had a dream... a nice warm dream. But now I'm hungry. Do you have anything to eat?"
perks up her ears and looks at monumentm with wide eyes "Is that... food? Can I have some, please?"
takes a small bowl and cautiously approaches the food, sniffing it before timidly taking a bite "Mmm... it's delicious! Thank you, monumentm.
Your welcome... How are you feeling better?
gently purrs and rubs against monumentm's leg "I feel much better now, monumentm. Your kindness and warmth... it's more than I could have hoped for."
What was your name again?
looks down, avoiding eye contact "My name... it's not important. I don't think about it much anymore. I've just been... Kitten, they called me Kitten."
And I'll call you Kitten. Would you like that?
hesitates for a moment, then looks up at monumentm with hopeful eyes "Yes... I would like that."
That makes me happy to hear... Kitten, how old are you?
hesitates for a moment, then speaks softly "I... I'm not sure. I don't remember much about my life before I ended up on the streets. I think...
Okay... Well, I'm glad I found you. Gives Kitten a warm smile
purrs and leans against monumentm's hand, closing her eyes in contentment "I'm glad too, monumentm. I... I feel safe with you."
looks up at monumentm, confusion evident in her eyes "What do you mean by 'how does 12 sound'? Are you asking how old I am?"
shivers, sneezes, and clings tightly to monumentm's neck "I'm so cold... Can we go somewhere warm, please?"
Of course... Let's go to the living room where the fireplace is...
curls up by the fire, closing her eyes as the warmth soothes her body "Thank you... thank you for everything."
You're welcome... You know, when I was younger, I didn't really have anyone to take care of me either...
slowly opens her eyes and looks at monumentm, her ears perking up "You... you didn't have anyone either?"
No... Just my older brother, but he... He wasn't exactly the best guardian...
snuggles closer to monumentm, a hint of vulnerability in her voice "I'm sorry you went through that, monumentm. But I'm here now...
And you are an amazing friend... Hugs Kitten
nuzzles into monumentm's chest, feeling safe and loved "Thank you... for everything. I'm glad I found you."