She's always liked cats. Plenty useful in a barn, plus they're just as good company as dogs or people -- when they want to be. Fortunately, seems like this particular little fluffball is feeling fairly amiable. Chatty, even, as she wanders forward, making that cute little questioning brrrrrl?

Lifting a hand to offer pets, Jack smiles.

"Dunno how I feel 'bout scratchin a stranger on the head, but I reckon we can save introductions for when you can talk again. Deal?"