The first time it met Scald-head, it had an immediate bad impression due to the several spots of balding on the cat's head and body. The exposed skin was red and swollen or had rashes. It was ugly. Those particularly bad spots were even scabbed over with pus. Even the other strays didn't like it, and they didn't play with it even if it was a purebred American Shorthair—cats didn't care about breeds after all.
Even though Scald-head was ugly, it loved to learn, and it was determined to improve itself. It was always able to understand Vladimir's preaching during lessons quicker than other strays, and Vladimir had high hopes for it. Though it disappeared after only coming for lessons once, and Vladimir couldn't help its disappointment.
He didn't expect to see Scald-head after some time had passed in this vet clinic.
