Redhawk Caldera I'll interrogate the cat.

Her answer was blunt and truthful, and Elwood actively worked to stop his lips from twitching into a smile. She was doing exactly what he had asked; she didn't have to trip over herself trying to get acquainted with the newcomers, but she at least had to tolerate them. And that could include ignoring them and giving them a wide berth, if that was what made her feel comfortable.

He nodded. "That's fine," he said, kneading his toes in the grass in front of him. "Can I tell you a little bit about Sebastian?" he asked. Even if he wasn't able to change her mind about them, he could at least help her get to know them without forcing her outside of her comfort zone.