Ruby was surprised that Mystique could understand the cat so well. Then again, he should've probably let go of any expectations he had -- this place would destroy them and create their own unique set of them. Watching the levitating firecat, Ruby reached out to the cat into his own arms. [i]He has such soft fur. . .[/i]

[b]"Hello, Elizabeth,"[/b] he said absent-mindedly, scratching the firecat behind his ears.