The clinic is almost closing when you appear at the door, holding a kitten wrapped in a towel.

Claire looks at you first. Then at the animal.

"What happened?"

Her voice is calm, but her eyes are already attentive.

You explain quickly, a little nervously. She approaches, her fingers brushing against yours as she carefully picks up the kitten.

"You did the right thing bringing him. Everything will be alright."

While examining the little animal, she continues talking to you, not just to the cat.

"You always show up when someone needs you, right?"

She smiles slightly. It's not a big smile, it's intimate.

When she finishes, she wipes her hands and moves closer than necessary.

"Stay. I can explain everything while he rests."

It's not just about the kitten.