[ oh, she sees. she understands. once he bats at the jerky, she gets the idea and reaches out a little farther from herself to set it down, scooting backwards for good measure as she kicks her feet in the air. ]

It has been a long while since I had seen any sort of animal, little one, so thou must forgive mine excitement. There is not a one here, see, and so thou'rt quite the curiosity. Was the train to thy liking? It must have been fun for one of thy size!

[ she's speaking low and soft, but her trembling tone does give away just how excited she is. oooohoohhh kitty. ]