That's as much reassurance as she's going to get, and a bit more than she expected. She's not thrilled, but she'll have to take their word for it, and take comfort in the fact that she has a sizable trick up her sleeve if she really needs it. Or even two: the cat climbs back onto her shoulder, and if need be, he can launch himself at anyone threatening her.

"All right," she says, and steps through the door.