"I-it can?" Oh. Well, that explained why he always kinda wanted water a while after.

"Tea's fine, then. Thanks." He nodded, and with a low, quiet breath to steady himself he turned his eyes back.

Ugh, he must have looked dumb. He lived by himself, and was so used to spoiling the little cat with affection now and again. He formed a little nest with the blanket atop his lap, and slowly deposited Iza into the middle. Either the kitten was a heavy sleeper, or Kanji was just that good.