Although social propriety might’ve demanded a little more dignity in this situation, Bragi couldn’t help that he was on his knees surrounded by kittens and a few curious strangers, so he owned it with a smile. Perhaps he’d be thought a little quirky for this, but that was not something he feared.

”You are both free to take your cherished little friends home”, he replied warmly.

Maid Marian, the mother cat, twitched a whisker in her sleep; dimly aware of the proceedings, but quite content to let them play out. She would meet her children again some time soon, mouse in mouth, twinkle in eye.

-fade out?- :]