"Then as their dad, it's your job to make sure they grow up big and strong," Her smile was a bit more solemn then, as she thought about it. Taking care of a small pet would be a little like parenting, wouldn't it... She had to wonder how she was doing, without her parents. Sure, uncle was great, but he was just... Uncle. He never tried to be her dad outright, and although she respected him for it...

Adela probably didn't realize just how saddened her expression had become, but she was brought back when the cat meowed loudly and crawled up her shoulder to nuzzle against her, prompting a true smile and laugh from her again, "Just make sure they get enough attention and get the chance to make mistakes and learn from them I guess. Though, this is probably annoying to hear if you've had cats before."