didn’t go away, it got worse. The next thing I knew I was thrashing on the ground, and then I was on four legs, with paws and fur, and...” Kurby took a deep breath as Elija softly squeezed his leg again. What was it about this man that had him calming down so fast, just from a simple touch? Someone had filled his glass with more tea, and Kurby took a sip, before continuing. “I was freaking out... you know? I mean what the f**k? This s**t is only in the movies... right? So I rushed home and made my way to an open window I always kept to my room, and when I got on the bathroom sink and looked at myself, I freaked out even more. I mean I was a f*****g cat... an odd-looking cat, but a cat.” “Your cat is beautiful, unique and a rarity, Kurby. There is nothing odd about your animal.” Elija

