"I told you I was fine." Hayden repeats to his friend who is still shooting him skeptical looks. "Ruby don't eat the kittens, Apple will scratch at you." He scolds with soft sternness, Yanis marvelling at the way Ruby quickly and easily complies.
"I know." He mutters with a relieved smile, getting to his feet. "So you don't mind watching over Ruby while I get a couple things done?" He asks hopefully, sneakily glancing over to where Ruby was generously sharing out pats to the cats…
"Not at all." Hayden waves dismissively, standing up to walk Yanis out. "Go do what you want to do."
"Wait, where are her shoes?" Hayden asks curiously just as Yanis is about to make a run for it.
"It's a long story." Yanis mutters sheepishly.
"O...kay." Hayden nods, waving him off.
"Ruby? Wanna bake with me?" He invited her with enthusiasm, he had spent the day before just cuddling around with Virgil and now he's already bored with sitting inside all alone.
