[it was definitely a good thing to have Yasha in his care, although the drummer would wager that he was the one benefiting the most from the cat's presence. the big guy laughs when Tater toddles over to try and use his leg as a defensive fortification, thoughtfully holding out his hand to give the little dude a boost when he slides down the second or third time. truly he is a runaway train who will never be caught.]

...hm?

[Styx isn't smart in the least, but as he glances back up at his friend's expression he feels like...something in the conversation has deepened. when had that happened?]

Yeah, I guess. But you still wonder sometimes, right? You know, like, if they're just hanging around 'cause they haven't found somewhere better to go yet.

[maybe he's misreading the situation and making this grossly awkward, but - well, it wouldn't be the first time. hopefully Mikasa will just think he's still talking about the cat and not confessing to some really gross insecurities that still linger in his everyday thoughts.]