"That would be nice..." He managed a weak smile, thinking about trying the leaf patterns he had seen before.

Yotsuyu really did think of everything. Taking a deep breath, Clarence forced himself to stand and made kissing sounds at Cheddar to gain the cat's attention, then followed Elliott out to the living and kitchen spaces. Cheddar, curious by cautious, followed at a slower pace.

"Thanks for calling, M-" he cut himself off, trying her name as she requested before, "... Yotsuyu."

... He was never going to feel comfortable with calling her by her given name.

"I'm glad you managed to speak with Phil. He's the calmer one." He frowned, crossing his arms. He hadn't meant to say that.