The kitten on Anders' nose has climbed onto Anders' upper chest, tottering from uncertain footing. After a moment, it turns around and gives a bewildered mmmeeeEEEEEEEr right into Anders' face. Meanwhile, another kitten has started climbing up Nathaniel's sleeve, adventurous and determined to see how far it can go.

Nathaniel strokes Anders' hair again. "I will always come for you," he says quietly, as he did in the tent. "Always."