Arkay was quite content batting his new little snake friend around when suddenly there actually was a cat! He'd already batted him away by the time he realized what was going on, but he'd protected his snake in the end and that was what mattered. He'd pick the limp thing up in his jaws, not really noticing the kitty claws that struck at his muzzle. Flinching slightly he'd growl and raise his hackles, nobody stole from him! He'd have shown his teeth too, but there was too much snake in his mouth for that. The injured thing would wriggle in Arkay's jaws, clearly very much wanting his escape now instead of later. The line had been crossed and he was no longer mildly friendly. Finding a biting hold on Arkay's chest the boy would accidentally release it, and eagerly the snake would find its hold in the ground. The boy would growl again, both with disappointment and anger. "What did you go and do that for? It was mine!" He'd say, the same emotions shining in his eyes as he glared at the cat.
"Speech"
