She snorted, shaking her head. What about her had ever been normal? But she was sure that wasn't what he was getting at. "Ain't his fault if he don't trust people. Somebody's probably been mean to him so somebody else has gotta teach him people can be nice. The scratches will heal anyway. My kind are pretty durable."

She shrugged, expression turning sheepish. "Sides, I kinda like cats."