So much the better: she can straighten up a bit. 'Slinking' is certainly faster than 'crawling' when all is said and done. She lets her mouth lapse back into cat shape and follows Andrew down the line.

When it comes time to cross the open space between one parked vehicle and the next, she makes sure she's between him and the sidewalk, as she very much doubts any drivers will be looking their way. And anyone on the opposite side of the street won't have time to look twice at them, what with the traffic and how quickly they traverse each little gap.

They reach the end of the line without incident, and she can't help being cheered by the greenery up ahead. Much better. She flattens herself against the pavement (ugh) so Andrew can climb back aboard.