Unbidden, Stella can feel his confusion. She can also feel how content he is when he nuzzles her neck. She gets the image of him as a neko, a pair of furry red cat's ears perched on his head a slim red tail that matches his hair curled around them. She could even imagine him purring,  a deep rumble that's felt in his chest more than heard. She feels his emotion shift to worry when he looks at her father.<br/><span style="font-style: italic"><br/>Robert just shakes his head. "I'll be alright. Just no more surprises tonight, alright? Any objections to hamburger pizza?"<br/><br/>Ashley nods her agreement as she moves the burnt magazines into a trash can she had fetched after watering them down. Luckily the stack was thick enough that the under laying table wasn't scorched.  It doesn't take long to order a couple large pizzas and get them delivered. All three of the thank the heavens when the rest of evening passes without incident. Stella spends most of it curled up with Ari. She only leaves his embrace when it comes time for bed.</span>