Kat had noticed you withdrawing from your peers long before you actually had. First, you wouldn't talk as much in class, then you began eating lunch alone and declining invites out, and then, one day, you disappeared entirely.

She wasn't entirely sure how to go about comforting you, but it was obvious to her you were having a hard time. At first, she just left you alone, thinking you might have needed space, but then she began to wonder if there was something more she could do. Then it came to her, she was a sweet girl, so she was so good at giving comfort to others. She'd just do for you what she'd do for her friends.

"… would you like a hug?" the question caught you off guard as you stood in the kitchen, drink in hand, one of the rare occasions you left your room.

"What?"

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"I've noticed you've been having a hard time, would you like a hug?” She asked, offering you her arms. "I know being part cat, I'm a little awkward to hug, but when my friends are upset, I'd-" You didn't care as bout whatever she was saying, just cutting her off, hugging you for you to do it, you wrapped your arms around her, tears streamiong down your face.

"Yes, a hug would be wonderful, Kat ..." you answered with a sniffle. "Thank you." She happily enveloped you in a warm embrace, stroking her thumbs over your shoulders.

"Happy to help," she beamed, resting her head on your shoulder. "… I'm happy to give you as many hugs as you like, anytime you like..”