Jeff blinks in surprise. "No kidding? I didn't realize I was onto somethin--ow! Easy there, hon." The cat on his shoulder apparently hasn't learned to put its claws away yet. He plucks it--her, as it turns out-- from his shoulder and cradles her in the crook of his arm instead. "I think I'll call you Needles."

He clears his throat and returns to the matter at hand. "Anyway. Having the company of somebody I know would definitely be nice. Maybe I should start complaining more," he chuckles. "Were you looking for someone special?"