Schön has some experience with cattish people, and will scratch behind her ears if she lets him. It's usually a good remedy for feline sads, in his experience.

"Not just to invite you, my dear, you will be working. Both in your capacity as a host, and as a spy. A certain rival of mine may attend: I would like you to watch him, listen to him. If he makes trouble, I would like you to divert his attention, or come to get me if it escalates to force."