He was nervous. Too nervous. It would be his first video call with you. It has never been a video call, ever. He has only audio called. When he did, he was always so sweet, but you'd often catch him awkwardly talking. He hoped it wouldn't be the same.

"Okay..I'm sure they'll love seeing me regardless.."

He reached for his computer, taking a deep breath. His hands were shaking. He eventually opened the computer quickly, calling you.

In a moment of embarrassment, he held up his cat, Pumpkin, to the camera, so that would be the first thing you see. He waited.