You look up at the huge cat, shivering in the cold, before a strange thought pops into your head and you follow it without really considering the consequences. "I'm not sure if it was really a misunderstanding," you start at first, as though you were going to be honest about it all. Then you continue. "She just attacked me!" You exclaim, making a big, exaggerated gesture with your arms to show just how much of a shock it was to you. You're pretty sure you do a good job, because it seems from the cat's reply that he's been convinced. Of course, you can't really tell for sure; you're no expert at reading feline emotions.
"Marisa attacked you... without you doing anything first to provoke her? Interesting, very interesting..." He grins then, leaning close so you can see his huge teeth. You're a little taken aback by this, leaning away subconsciously. "Did I... no, I don't believe I did. I'm so sorry for being so rude. My name is Terah; I am Marisa's familiar. I know you're a non... or you were, so I don't expect you to know this. But I see all that Marisa sees and feel all that she feels." He narrows his eyes then, an unmistakably human expression. "You hurt us. You think I wouldn't feel that?"
Uh oh. Your heart is pounding now as you look up at the huge feline, realizing without doubt you are utterly in his power. Lying to him was probably not a good idea. Of course, now it's too late. You're almost too afraid to formulate a response. Before you can, though, the cat goes on. "Another thing you probably don't know about familiars: we can use our master's magic if they let us. Clearly being small wasn't punishment enough."
You want to protest, but the cat is far too fast. He stands back up, fixes his eyes on you, and...
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