Quite so! And please, it was nothing. When the fog is passed, there is nothing quite like a breath of fresh air!

It will of course still be a bit of a walk, but walking with company always moves much quicker I find!

[....there is something moving at his sweater collar.

He adjusts it, and a cat peers out.] Aha-! For that matter, I've brought an insistent little friend who simply would not accept my leaving the apartment without her, if you like!

Mrrrrw!