Matthew heard the purring and felt relaxed. Relaxed for once. Just petting the tiger. He looked at Viola as she spoke. Tilting his head to the side. "I'm not sure I want to talk to them. Older males make me nervous." he said softly. Smiling a bit more as the tiger hugged him. It was amazing. A wonderful hug by the tiger. He then nuzzled back as he was nuzzled. When he was let go he just petted the tiger. Looking at Viola as she picked something up. Tilting his head to the side in curiousity. Watching her bring it over to him. It was a strange looking mouse that was absolutely adorable. "Its so adorable." He said softly. Reaching out slowly to pet the mouse as well. "Is it a girl or a boy? The mouse can come home with me." he said softly. Stroking both the tiger with one hand and the mouse with the other. Looking at Viola. "Can I crash here on the couch tonight?" He said softly. "Not that its night already...I was just wondering." He said honestly. Smiling at her. "Thank you Viola...for being that one person whose living that I can rely on. It means more to me than words can explain." He wondered what they would do next after they were done playing with Flotsam. He looked at the mouse and focused in on it. Wondering what gender it was and if it already had a name.