Xana tore her eyes from the scene, when Cici suddenly leapt up to her. Did she want to play? Xana asked herself, with a smile. She had to resist the urge to simply leap onto the kitten, knowing she was easily frightened. Rising to her four, she gracefully stepped nearer, Xana purred reassuringly, to calm the kitten, and keep her still. If she allowed Xana to get close, she'd sit down beside her, and lick her gently behind the ear, as a sign of affection. If not, she'd merely leave the cat alone, and continue watching the scene below, as she did not wish to encourage Sandie's wrath.