"Frankly," Nathaniel concedes, his voice low, "it's hard to go wrong with kittens. Even if I prefer..."

A little smile.

"...surrounding myself with those who...wear their hearts on their sleeves. Who you never have to guess what they feel, or what they think, or whether they love you. And you like the ones who are a bit shy, who you have to work to get to know. But who are just as loving, really."