Ah, definitely nervous. This was going to make this easier.
I can and I WILL. Scratch responded, his voice rising in volume to drive home his point.
But I don't want to, I just want you to come with me. You're so much more useful alive. he added after a moment of thought, before mewing harshly
Now don't struggle, don't be foolish, go in the stump and don't make us knock you out. Just in case she doubted the last statement he sheathed his claws and raised his paw, bringing it down in a firm, swishing motion beside the kit's head. @
Moon Kit