The rain beat against the sides of her tent, she sighed, looking out at the little creature shivering by a tree trunk.
She clicked her tounge, reaching her hand out in a beckoning gesture. The little grey kitten ran to her, sodden fur brushed against her skin as the creature curled into her trying to find warmth. Big blue eyes looked up at her gratefully.
"You're more affectionate than Fidella and Owl. You remind me of somebody - I think I'll call you Varian."
Out of the rain, contented and warm with his new human friend, Varian curled up to sleep.
