Far beyond the typical telepathic feline, then, possibly something directly tapped into the Rift itself. Its choice of phraseology is sufficiently more indicative - 'permissible'. Clearly an authority, or something accustomed to being understood as an authority. Calmly self-assured, idly possessive.

Entirely more alarming is Asadi's acharacteristic silence. His stare remains locked upon the cat-shaped entity, composed and even.

"I will not be so lenient if you make any attempt to hurt her again," Rush says pleasantly. "I do hope we understand each other."