[She will take the purring as a no. Penny picks the cat up gently and holds him close, not at all bothered by getting a little wet. Her tone is more normal now that she and the cat are well-acquainted enough for casual conversation.]
We'll get you dried off and fed, okay? Maybe your owner's around here somewhere.
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We'll get you dried off and fed, okay? Maybe your owner's around here somewhere.