"Wait, wait, wait, we are working with our humans?" "They can't even understand us!" "How are they supposed to help us anyway?" Colorfur and Darktail shot questions at Brightnose in disbelief. Having human companions was one thing, but asking them for help totally crossed the line! For a city cat, it was like admitting that you were weak and pathetic. No cat wanted that! "Listen you two, I have had a heck of a day. I found out that the names I know you by are not your real names, and I'm pretty sure you're angry at me, and this was the only thing that I can do without losing my sanity! I am tired and cold and hungry and miss my family immensely,” Brightnose meowed, looking down at her paws, which were covered in dirt and grime and dog poop. Then she said “Well, I’m going to bed now. Goodnight.” and she lay down on a broken ripped pillow. Darktail and Colorfur looked at each other, and Colorfur said to Brightnose, “Well, I’m sure that our humans will want to see us now, sooooo, we should be going. But the humans want to talk to you, and I’m sure that they will help clean you off and give you a warm place to stay, so you are welcome to come with us.” Brightnose’s ears twitched, but that was the only reaction to Colorfur’s offer. Slowly the two companions walked home, occasionally looking back to check on Brightnose. Brightnose didn’t look up, and the two cats walked home. Brightnose was planning to get up and follow them with their scents once they were out of range of sight, but as soon as they were out of range, it started to rain! The scents were washed away, and again, Brightnose was abandoned in a polluted and definitely hostile world.