Shinjo Akil wrote:"I imagine the Cats do act on their own prerogative more than a Samurai does," he nodded, "It is good that you are so understanding, I think. Though I must imagine that you leave the War Cats at home when going to, say, a Crane Court?"
She chuckles. "On the battlefield, they are utterly serious, like a proper samurai and listen well to their Beastmasters. But off? They test, like any cat does. Not the big things, for they know their behavior matters, but the small ones, such as waking me with her wretched breath in the morning." She ponders. "Likely, they would be required to stay home. I am grateful that this miai has given her such options to roam and such open space. I dislike having to restrict her movements, for she grows weary of it, like anyone would."