Tarek watched as she shouted back at him and then ran for the bedroom. He followed walking at a normal pace and as he entered he saw her move into the closet dragging a blanket behind her. Moving to the closet he reached down and picked her up in his arms and carried her to the bed. Sitting down and still holding onto her as he did. Looking down at her he stroked one hand through her hair. He felt somewhat bad but she had to learn she was a pet and this was not her home to do with as she chose.<br/><br/>"Mina no take things without asking, Mina food is on floor. Tarek not like to punish you." he said trying to go slow in hopes she might understand what he was trying to say. Perhaps she was simply to unintelligent to understand. She had figured out his name with help but perhaps that was all she was capable of. He tried to offer her a smile and decided perhaps it was best for him to show her.<br/><br/>Standing with her still in his arms he carried her back to the kitchen. Setting her down he lifted the bowl of kibble and handed it to her. Then he moved to the refrigerator and opened it taking out a piece of fruit. Pointing to the kibble he said "Mina." then he pointed to the fruit. "Tarek"  Then he pointed to the refrigerator and spoke again "Tarek."<br/><br/>"Do you understand?" he said as he looked at her, hoping she did he did not like punishing her, holding her in his lap had been relaxing and comfortable he liked that much more than having to discipline her.