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Cat’s eyes widened momentarily, and she let out a brief snicker. To her credit, she quickly recomposed herself and gave you an easy smile. “Have you bought any of the essentials? Pads, tampons, extra underwear? Has she had…’The Talk’?”
You stared at her.
Cat waiting expectantly for your answer.
<span class="mu-r">“I, uh…took her clothes shopping once.”</span> you said.
Black Cat puffed out her cheeks and blew out a sigh as she rana hand through her lustrous hair. <span class="mu-b">“Boy, you weren’t kidding when you said you needed help.”</span> she said, shaking her head. Not having anything to say in your defense, you simply nodded and kept quiet.
<span class="mu-b">“Alright. I’ll handle this, and you can pick out a movie for us to watch.”</span> Cat declared.
<span class="mu-r">“Movie?”</span> you said, feeling a bit confused.
<span class="mu-b">“Yes, Spider. A movie.”</span> Cat replied. <span class="mu-b">“That little girl just got reminded that her parents were murdered right in front of her last week, and she was this close to joining them.”</span> she said, creating a tiny little space between her thumb and index finger. <span class="mu-b">“She’s probably depressed, and undoubtedly a wreck on the inside. She just hasn’t realized it yet.”</span>
<span class="mu-r">“The movie’s to cheer her up, then.”</span> you said.
Cat nodded. “Got it in one.”
<span class="mu-r">“Thank you, Cat. I really appreciate this.”</span> you said with genuine, unalloyed gratitude.
Black Cat looked thoughtful for a moment, before looking back at you with that same easy smile. <span class="mu-b">“You can call me ‘Felicia’. And you’re welcome.”</span> she said, before turning around and walking back towards Cindy. You stared at her back for a long, long while, wondering if you should’ve given your name in return.
But you’ll worry about that later. Right now, you had a movie to pick.
(To be continued…)
