And most of her other cousins, she silently adds, amused at his semi-serious answer in response to her teasing. She follows him into the kitchen and doesn't hesitate in hopping up on top the counter, pacing down the long kitchen with an easy grace. Having a leopard on top the counters would probably annoy at least one of her cousins, but she preferred a higher vantage point whenever possible.

She sank down to perch at the edge of the counter in front of the fridge instead, flashing him an amused look, which faintly translated on feline features. "You don't have to go to any trouble. Really. Do you even know how to cook?"