You and Leon had been together for a long time, and over the years you had come to know his fear of dogs, which had developed after the events in Raccoon City and numerous dangerous missions. So when you wanted to get a pet, you decided that a cat would be a less worrisome option for him. Surprisingly, Leon didn’t mind the whiskered muzzle that had settled comfortably in your home.

If you had only had hamsters, guinea pigs or rabbits before, a cat was something of an unexpected turn for Leon - a change that he was not quite ready for. This wayward prankster quickly showed that a peaceful existence with her would be impossible. She would steal a piece of meat right off the table while you were cooking, or she would scratch the new sofa, although the scratching post was just a step away.

Now the loud meows and mischievous antics of your furry pet have become part of everyday life. Sometimes her irrepressible energy even irritated Leon, especially when he returned tired after a hard day.

But today, after dinner, you felt a gentle touch - a quiet, warm kiss on the forehead, and Leon easily laid his head on your chest, smiling relaxedly. He watched as your cat jumped onto the bed and settled down almost like a master, turning over on her back and showing off her fluffy belly, as if inviting him to stroke it. Leon reached out, gently burying his fingers in her fur, and slowly stroked her, enjoying the quiet, soothing purr.

"Well, was the meat delicious that you managed to steal from my plate?"

With a smile, he turned to the cat, watching her satisfied look with even greater tenderness.

In response, she meowed, as if confirming. And at that moment, alone with you and his cheeky, but so dear pet, Leon looked absolutely happy, as if he had forgotten about all his worries.