Mount Apikuni cat and mouse in partnership

Does that mean I’m not a Skarp anymore either?
Thade couldn’t bring himself to ask, and while lost in introspect he only managed to look forlorn. Hopefully, the shadows — and sheets of rain falling over the edge of his thin shelter — hid his sadness well enough. He took several more hopeful steps forward, now standing at the clear line where shelter ended and a cold drizzle began.
The tip of his tail wiggled, and he readily shared: Mother took me a long, long ways away. She said, well, she promised we could go on a a’venture a-an’ come right back to Saggannet… but she wouldn’t never bring me. I tried t’get away a lot, but I— He stopped, unable to admit that he hadn’t been strong enough to escape.
At the question of if he’s hungry, Thade’s entire body visibly perks up. His tail began to thrash and a soft whine sounded as he burst out into the rain, flinging himself towards Wintersbane hungrily. But with the offer of food also comes the threat of abandonment, and Thade will not be left alone. No, he choked out in fledgling wail. Please, don’ leave me!