[It...really does seem like they're throwing him a little party, talking about things like "setting up," though he still doesn't want to call attention to it. He politely hands Marigold back to Basil, then nods toward the The Pile of soft things in the corner. He walks over, stooping down to scoop up Spooky, who is still a kitten, but a bit on the older side - about halfway to full grown. He cradles her like a baby, turning back to face his friends.]
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